Hybrid Game Designer - Player Systems - AAA Shooter

BLIZZARD ENTERTAINMENT, INC; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays & vacation

Job summary

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Game Designer to shape StarCraft player systems, movement, weapons and progression for a new game that honors the franchise while delivering fresh, accessible AAA gameplay.

You will collaborate across disciplines in a hybrid schedule and translate ideas into polished features, balancing complexity and clarity to create engaging, long-term experiences for players. Strong communication and at least 5 years of design experience are expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of gameplay design experience, with focus on movement, combat and progression.
• Demonstrated ability to design player-focused systems and balance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills across disciplines.
• Understanding of AAA gameplay loops and player onboarding.
• Experience working with Unity or Unreal and standard design tools.

Responsibilities

• Shape features and systems that drive combat, progression, and moment-to-moment gameplay.
• Refine player movement, weapons, abilities and their interactions with progression.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, art, and engineering to deliver cohesive player experiences.
• Engage in iterative, feedback-driven design and rapid prototyping.

Skills

Gameplay design

Player progression

Abstraction & systems thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Mathematics & balance

Collaboration

Tools

Unity

Unreal

Excel

Job description

Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Game Designer to shape StarCraft player systems, movement, weapons and progression for a new game that honors the franchise while delivering fresh, accessible AAA gameplay.

You will collaborate across disciplines in a hybrid schedule and translate ideas into polished features, balancing complexity and clarity to create engaging, long-term experiences for players. Strong communication and at least 5 years of design experience are expected.