Advanced Systems Designer Open-World RPG Pro (Hybrid)

WB Games / Avalanche; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Games / Avalanche Software in Salt Lake City is seeking an Advanced Systems Designer to drive complex gameplay systems for our open-world RPG projects, including Hogwarts Legacy. You will prototype, implement, and refine systems that enhance progression, loot, and economy while collaborating with design leadership across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has deep Unreal Engine 5 experience (Blueprint and tools), strong SQL knowledge, and a proven record of shipping titles.

Qualifications

• Advanced gameplay and systems design experience, with the ability to own large or complex features from concept through polish.
• Demonstrated ability to define feature direction and turn broad creative goals into clear design plans and documentation.
• Experience designing progression, reward, loot, economy, mini-games, gear, crafting, and/or collection systems for action RPG or open-world games.
• Contributed to multiple shipped titles and participated in a full dev cycle from concept through release.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint and other gameplay implementation tools.
• Experience working with SQL and database tools.
• Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clear guidance to designers, engineers, and artists.
• Strong written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize feedback from multiple stakeholders into coherent design proposals and implementation specs.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement gameplay systems focused on progression, leveling, rewards, loot, economy, open world activities, gear, crafting, and collections.
• Design and communicate the gameplay systems and reward loops needed to achieve the desired player experience.
• Collaborate with other designers and disciplines to integrate systems into narrative and gameplay goals.
• Partner with design leadership to help define pillars, player experience goals, and feature plans that support the broader vision for the game and build on established gameplay systems.
• Translate high-level creative direction, team feedback, and cross-discipline conversations into clear design documentation, specs, and implementation plans.
• Work closely with discipline leads and stakeholders across the studio to gather input, vet proposals, and align gameplay systems with the broader needs of the project.
• Maintain the vision for the systems and drive the team towards achieving that vision through collaboration and decision making.
• Work closely with production to prioritize features and keep milestones on track.
• Help improve tools, pipelines, and documentation for implementation and iteration.
• Partner with the broader team to tune and refine systems based on leadership & peer feedback, playtest results, and data analysis.
• Analyze open world gameplay design and create additional content based on design parameters and guidelines.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

SQL

Collaboration

Written communication

Education

Degree in CS or equivalent with C++

Tools

Unreal Engine 5 tooling

Blueprint

Job description

WB Games / Avalanche Software in Salt Lake City is seeking an Advanced Systems Designer to drive complex gameplay systems for our open-world RPG projects, including Hogwarts Legacy. You will prototype, implement, and refine systems that enhance progression, loot, and economy while collaborating with design leadership across disciplines.

The ideal candidate has deep Unreal Engine 5 experience (Blueprint and tools), strong SQL knowledge, and a proven record of shipping titles.