Senior Game Designer - The Sims

We are seeking an experienced Senior Game Designer to join our team at Maxis, the developer of The Sims. As a Senior Game Designer, you will partner with Engineers, UX, Artists, Researchers, and Producers to design and implement gameplay, features, systems, and content.

Responsibilities:

• Advocate for and maintain the project's vision set by the Game Design Director.
• Become an expert on the game and target audience, using data, research, and playtesting to make informed design decisions.
• Design and own major features, systems, mechanics, and content.
• Determine player experience goals for owned systems, features, and gameplay, and lead concept, implementation, and iteration.
• Collaborate with all disciplines to guide projects from initial design to production.
• Implement designs, tune features, and fix bugs using proprietary game development tools.
• Establish and advocate for good design patterns and practices.
• Partner with Development Directors and Producers to plan work, identify risks, and communicate design changes.
• Mentor other designers, providing feedback and guidance.

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of professional game design experience.
• Proficient in designing mobile or mobile-first features and systems.
• Motivated to overcome complex design challenges.
• Proficient in communication and collaboration across disciplines.
• Experienced in leading large features or game areas.
• Proficient in implementing features and tuning design using scripting, blueprint, or other technical configuration schemes.
• Comfortable with multiple stages of development, from pre-production through live service.
• Proficient in writing clear design documentation.
• Experience with data-informed design practices, A/B testing, and segmentation.
• Expertise in shipping live service features that enhance player experience.
• Enthusiasm for playing and deconstructing games.
• Experience leading or mentoring other designers.
• Effective at collaborating with project managers.
• Proficient in version control and online collaboration suites.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working on mobile, mobile-first, or AAA HD titles.
• Technical design, scripting, modding, or engineering background.
• Experience designing synchronous multiplayer gameplay.
• Experience with camera, character, and controls design.
• Rapid prototyping experience.
• Experience in Unreal.
• Mobile-first UX design experience.
• Experience with games in The Sims franchise or other simulation games.
• Experience with expansion content or live service development.
• Agile development experience.
• Social sandbox games or open-ended player creativity experience.