Systems Designer (Senior+/Lead)

At Velan Studios, we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City, Hot Wheels Rift Rally, Midnight Murder Club as well as the VR game Bounce Arcade, and our journey continues! Our studio's mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time.

Responsibilities
- Your duties will include ownership of complex systems such as crafting, itemization, XP and stats.
- Create and maintain high level paper designs
- Drive iteration based on playtest feedback and game maturity
- Implementing key systems in partnership with engineering teams.
- Project Lead role based on project*

Skills
- 6+ years of experience designing and balancing systems and features
- At least one shipped title with survival or RPG-style systems
- General scripting proficiency
- Proficiency in handling numerical data in spreadsheets and data tables

Benefits
- 💰 Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations
- 💰 Senior $80,000.-$120,000

Qualifications
- Senior Systems designers with relevant experience who are ready to take on higher-level challenges are encouraged to apply!
- 6+ years of experience designing and balancing systems and features
- At least one shipped title with survival or RPG-style systems
- General scripting proficiency
- Proficiency in handling numerical data in spreadsheets and data tables
- Experience in previous lead design roles
- Familiarity with programming in object-oriented languages

Company Benefits
- Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations

Location: Troy, NY

Job Highlights:
- Job Type: Full-time
- Salary Range: Senior $80,000.-$120,000 USD
- Arrangement: Hybrid or Onsite