Principal Systems Designer (Rewards)

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Requirements:

• 10+ years of experience in software or video game development.
• Strong mathematical skills related to Roleplaying Game systems.
• Proven experience in designing reward systems from concept to implementation.
• Ability to integrate quantitative data and qualitative feedback to understand player motivations.
• Proficient in spreadsheet tools like Excel or Sheets.
• Passion for video games and awareness of industry trends.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills for multidisciplinary work.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement progression systems to reward players for their achievements.
• Create rewards structures that encourage participation in diverse activities.
• Collaborate with Class and Combat Design teams to ensure balanced character power progression.
• Work with Production and Creative teams to align rewards design with asset creation workflows.
• Design gear that fosters interesting decisions and aspirational goals.
• Implement strategies to manage economic stability in gameplay.
• Help realize the game world through item design supporting the IP's pillars.
• Partner with user researchers to maintain engaging reward rates.
• Collect and integrate player feedback through playtests.