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ACTIVISION PUBLISHING INC Lead Systems Designer - ACPUUSR023923EXT in MIDDLETON, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Lead Systems Designer - ACPUUSR023923EXTERNAL DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES: Job Title: Lead Systems Designer Requisition ID: R023923 Job Description: What you bring to the table Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: * Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers, Engineers, Artists, Producers, and Animators to deliver world-class game systems. * Research subject matter relating to objectives to ensure an authentic experience. * Be a proactive self-starter that can independently execute high-level direction. * Clearly and effectively pitch designs and features using multimedia tools. * Create, review, and maintain design documents and systems specifications with an eye toward systems design and then provide verbal and written assessments of the same. * Uphold system designs during a live environment. * Define team goals, action plans, and schedules for the project. * Be a trusted gatekeeper for performance, efficiency, and quality. * Lead, task, mentor and conduct one-to-one meetings with other System Designers. * Provide your team with guidance, goals, opportunities, and resources. * Use scripting tools to create, iterate, and balance game mechanics and systems. * Play builds of games in-progress and provide concise and prioritized feedback to both internal teams and external partners. * Interface with other teams to ensure systems are understood and utilized. * Champion best practices and advocate towards streamlining tools and processes. * Possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process spanning all facets of the game. * Work closely with our user-testing teams during play-balancing to provide expert feedback. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for \'Every World\' - we\'ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is \$97,200.00 - \$179,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role\'s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum Requirements Experience * 8 total years in the games industry working in a system design capacity. * 5+ years a a Lead Designer * Experience withprogramming/scriptinglanguages. Knowledge & Skills * Solid understanding of systems and gameplay design with ability to clearly discuss modern trends. * Ability to write high and low-level documentation (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc.). Key Attributes * Ability to lead by example echoed through a professional and egoless personality. * Rock-solidcommunication skills. * Strong problem-solving skills. * Passion for Call of Duty, with understanding of the franchise\'s progression and reward systems. * Hunger for gaming (especially online) with a broad range of game experience. Extra Points Experience * Prior experience working on a games-as-a-service product. * Experience with visual software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). Knowledge & Skills * Profound understanding of the Call of Duty franchise and Warzone. * Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the F2P games space. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://ars2.equest.com/?response_id=283279f4c8f4602f07db74d53625f4de Other: Applicants ONLY to apply via URL link provided!

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