Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers.
Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers.
Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers.
Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers.
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
As a Senior Game Designer , you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity aid in crafting in- and out-of-game experiences that ...
As a Senior Game Designer , you will design, tweak, and optimize the player experience. Your analytical skills, player insight, and creativity aid in crafting in- and out-of-game experiences that ...
Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers.
Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers.
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
Senior Game Designer (Combat)
Santa Monica, CA · On-site
$145.10K - $181.40K/yr
Mentor junior designers and contribute to the overall growth of the design team What skills you will use: * 5+ years of industry experience in combat design and/or technical design for games ...
We are looking for a Game Designer who loves Sneaky Sasquatch deeply and is genuinely excited by the creative possibilities ahead. This is a rare opportunity to join Apple's newly formed first party ...
We are looking for a Game Designer who loves Sneaky Sasquatch deeply and is genuinely excited by the creative possibilities ahead. This is a rare opportunity to join Apple's newly formed first party ...
The Senior Game Designer will create engaging gameplay systems for next-generation wargaming and briefing capabilities in XR headsets, collaborating closely with creative and technical teams.
The Senior Game Designer will create engaging gameplay systems for next-generation wargaming and briefing capabilities in XR headsets, collaborating closely with creative and technical teams.
OR · On-site
$120K - $145K/yr
We're seeking a Senior Level Designer to join our Level Design team - a multidisciplinary group responsible for crafting immersive, emotionally resonant gameplay spaces that blend exploration ...
OR · On-site
$120K - $145K/yr
We're seeking a Senior Level Designer to join our Level Design team - a multidisciplinary group responsible for crafting immersive, emotionally resonant gameplay spaces that blend exploration ...
Game Designer / Senior Game Designer, Apple Arcade
Cupertino, CA · On-site
$181.10K - $318.40K/yr
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Game Designer / Senior Game Designer, Apple Arcade
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$181.10K - $318.40K/yr
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Senior Game Designer, Systems (Sand Table) Costa Mesa, California, United States Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities ...
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Senior Game Designer (Project Hire)
$120K - $145K/yr
We're seeking a Senior Level Designer to join our Level Design team - a multidisciplinary group responsible for crafting immersive, emotionally resonant gameplay spaces that blend exploration ...
Senior Game Designer (Project Hire)
$120K - $145K/yr
We're seeking a Senior Level Designer to join our Level Design team - a multidisciplinary group responsible for crafting immersive, emotionally resonant gameplay spaces that blend exploration ...
As a Senior Game Designer on Riftbound, you'll report to a Game Design Manager and work directly with other designers. You will design and improve the gameplay experience through the lens of game ...
As a Senior Game Designer on Riftbound, you'll report to a Game Design Manager and work directly with other designers. You will design and improve the gameplay experience through the lens of game ...
Game Designer III (Card Rules) - Riftbound
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
As a Senior Game Designer on Riftbound, you'll report to a Game Design Manager and work directly with other designers. You will design and improve the gameplay experience through the lens of game ...
Game Designer III (Card Rules) - Riftbound
Los Angeles, CA · On-site
$167K/yr
As a Senior Game Designer on Riftbound, you'll report to a Game Design Manager and work directly with other designers. You will design and improve the gameplay experience through the lens of game ...
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Job description
Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer we build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers. Working with and guiding our development partners, you will innovate new categories in games, including working with best-in-class IP and creating new titles like Courtroom Chaos that utilize pioneering player-facing AI features.
In this role, you'll lead idea generation on what kind of great games will be best for all kinds of casual game players, with a particular focus on creative design and player-facing AI features that create magical, dynamic gameplay experiences that appeal to non-traditional gaming audiences.
You will manage multiple games in development across multiple external partners and work cross functionally with production, art, UX, and tech partners.
The opportunity to delight millions of gamers is massive, but it's also an ambiguous challenge. You will leverage your game design knowledge and expertise to guide our external development partners in creating innovative experiences for Amazon customers who play games.
Working in a publishing capacity, you'll establish respectful and collaborative relationships with world-class game developers. You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and will collaborate with stakeholders to resolve ambiguity and balance competing priorities.
Key job responsibilities
Key job responsibilities:
- Partner with and guide external game developers to ideate, design, and launch great original casual games on Luna including Amazon GameNight experiences
- Design gameplay features that support engaging, accessible gameplay for mass market audiences
- Provide compelling vision and thought-leadership to develop inventive new game ideas that leverage runtime AI to personalize and enhance player experiences
- Provide prompt engineering expertise to advise and mentor our partners
- Ability to work on multiple concurrent projects and interface with all levels within the organization with candor and respect
- Be able to take the high strategic view as well as dive deep and execute at an individual level
About the team
Amazon Game Studios applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design.
We have a diverse team of talented, creative people pairing their love of making games with the unique strengths that come with being part of Amazon. Working in a publishing model, we partner with exceptional external developers to bring innovative titles to market, including games like Courtroom Chaos. While innovative AI games are a core pillar to our studio vision, we're also developing games across different genres utilizing world class IP.
Across all of our teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world. We believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games, and we are looking for the right people to help us build that future. With the power of Luna at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.
About Amazon
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Amazon.com, Inc., commonly known as Amazon, is an American multinational technology company. It was founded by Jeff Bezos in 1994 and initially started as an online marketplace for books. Since then, Amazon has expanded its operations and become one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world. Amazon's primary business is its online retail platform, where customers can purchase a vast array of products, including electronics, clothing, books, home goods, and much more. The company offers a convenient and user-friendly shopping experience, with features such as fast shipping, customer reviews, and personalized recommendations. In addition to its e-commerce platform, Amazon has diversified its business into various other areas. One of its notable ventures is Amazon Web Services (AWS), a comprehensive cloud computing platform that provides services such as storage, compute power, and database management to individuals and businesses. AWS has become a leader in the cloud computing industry, powering many websites and applications worldwide. Amazon has also developed its own consumer electronics, including the popular Amazon Kindle e-reader, Fire tablets, Fire TV streaming devices, and the Alexa-powered Echo smart speakers. The Alexa voice assistant, integrated into these devices, allows users to interact with their devices using voice commands, perform tasks, and access information. Furthermore, Amazon has expanded into media and entertainment. It operates Prime Video, a streaming service that offers a wide range of movies, TV shows, and original content. Amazon Music provides a platform for streaming and purchasing digital music, while Audible offers audiobooks and other audio content. The company's commitment to customer satisfaction and convenience is demonstrated by its membership program, Amazon Prime. Prime members receive various benefits, including free two-day shipping, access to streaming services, exclusive deals, and more.
Industry
It services, book publishers, retail, real estate and computer and electronic product manufacturing
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Seattle, WA, US