Lead ARPG Systems Designer — Progression & Balance

Velan Studios; City of Troy (NY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Velan Studios is seeking a Principal Systems Designer to help lead the development of a new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP. The role focuses on owner ship of player progression, skill-trees and game balance across combat systems and item progression, with strong data handling and scripting skills.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in systems or balance design, at least one shipped RPG title, and excellent cross-disciplinary communication.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in a systems design or balance design role.
• At least one shipped title with RPG-style systems.
• General scripting proficiency.
• Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills.
• Proficiency in handling numerical data in spreadsheets and data tables.

Responsibilities

• Own player progression, skill-trees and game balance.
• Create and balance combat formulas across player levels.
• Act as the bridge between combat design and item progression.
• Create and maintain high level paper designs.
• Drive iteration based on playtest feedback and game maturity.
• Implement key systems in partnership with engineering teams.

Skills

System design

Balance design

Scripting

Data analysis

Communication

Job description

Velan Studios is seeking a Principal Systems Designer to help lead the development of a new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP. The role focuses on owner ship of player progression, skill-trees and game balance across combat systems and item progression, with strong data handling and scripting skills.

Ideal candidates have 6+ years in systems or balance design, at least one shipped RPG title, and excellent cross-disciplinary communication.