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PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlayStationPlus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more. PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team. The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation. *** This position is full-time in office *** Junior Game Designer Sony PlayStation Studios is seeking outstanding talent to join our passionate and creative family in crafting our next high-profile AAA console title. We are seeking a Junior Game Designer based in our LA studio. You will report directly to the project’s Executive Producer. The ideal candidate will possess a combination of solid gameplay systems design experience, exceptional game design skills, and a collaborative mindset, paired with a passion for games. Become part of the team creating our next AAA title that will stand apart from the rest! We are a newly established AAA studio based in Los Angeles, driven by a team of seasoned industry leaders and experienced game developers. Our mission is to create the next groundbreaking AAA original IP while reimagining the development process with a lean and highly efficient approach. We’re seeking talented individuals who share our vision and are eager to join us on this journey. Responsibilities: The Junior Game Designer position is player-centric, always thinking about the player’s experience. Work as part of the design team, taking responsibility for individual game parts, creating game design documents, diagrams, and flowcharts. Design compelling game mechanics using modern mobile design principles. Create, balance, and tune game mechanics, game difficulty, and UI flow. Evolve and adapt game designs based on play testing, feedback, and live metrics. Drive long-term player engagement by understanding players’ needs and motivations. Perform maintenance on existing gameplay systems such as combat, gameplay cameras, player navigation, scoring, etc. Collaborate across disciplines to get work done and clear dependencies. Work directly with artists, programmers, animators, and other game designers to contribute to the vision of the game. Gameplay scripting using appropriate scripting tools. Additional responsibilities will be assigned as needed. Skills we are looking for: People: Proactive self-starter, but also a team player. Strong interpersonal, facilitation, oral and written communication, and project management skills a must. Process: Process knowledge, attention to detail, timely follow-up, and strong organizational skills. Technical: Understanding of the technical aspects of product and game development. Planning/Implementation: Implementing projects in partnership with co-workers and global development teams. Qualifications: 2+ years of game design and product development or equivalent/related industry experience. Experience working with teams through all aspects of the product life cycle, including prototyping, pre-production, production, beta, and release. Moderate experience with C++, C#, Lisp/Racket, Lua, or other scripting language. Experience in working with Unreal Engine 5. Bachelor’s Degree (4-year college) or equivalent direct work experience. Candidates must be proactive and willing to take direction. Creativity and ‘out of the box’ thinking is strongly encouraged. Must have strong analytical and critical thinking skills. Must have excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Knowledgeable of current industry trends; stays up to date on competitive products and best practices. You must be a passionate gamer with a deep understanding of core game mechanics and the impact and influence of design decisions. Apply for this job #J-18808-Ljbffr Sony Interactive Entertainment

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