Description

Lead the design of second-to-second gameplay for a new sports franchise at 2K Sports Lab in Vancouver. You will drive the long-term vision, mentor a team of designers, and collaborate closely with engineers, animators, and artists to create an authentic, systemic sports experience.

Requirements

• Passion for Sports and Sports Video Games
• Experience directing and delivering ‘product defining’ high quality ‘second-to-second’ game experiences
• Experience with, and passion for, systemic game design
• Experience leading a design team (5+) directing a sizable development team (20+)
• Experience working with Animation Software Engineers and Animators and is familiar with animation technology (Blend techniques, Masking, Procedural Animation etc.)

Responsibilities

• Be the ‘Product Owner’ for the gameplay team targeting specifically within the competitive landscape of a Sports Video Game
• Evaluate progress and game quality while partnering closely with Production to formulate and revise plans to drive execution
• Build and grow your team with talented Gameplay Designers and System Designers
• Lead your team to ‘craft the design’ of the gameplay experience and manage design process documentation
• Inspire and align the Studio on your vision for Gameplay in partnership with Engineers, Animators, and Artists
• Mentor and manage your design team, championing positive morale and a healthy team culture
• Be an ‘individual contributor’ when time allows, exemplifying WGLL by being keen and able to be in engine