Senior Tabletop Game Designer & Gameplay Lead

Exploding Kittens LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Los Angeles seeks a Principal Game Developer to shape innovative party games. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in tabletop game design and is adept at refining gameplay based on player feedback. Responsibilities include leading playtests, making final decisions on game mechanics, and mentoring other developers. The position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of tabletop game design/development experience or equivalent expertise.
• Proven track record of developing successful and commercially viable mass retail party games.
• Deep understanding of mass retail party games and game mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Make final calls on game mechanics, balance, and player experience.
• Lead playtesting process and analyze playtest footage.
• Mentor designers and implement best practices across the team.

Skills

Tabletop game design

Gameplay analysis

Mentoring

Player psychology

Creative problem-solving

Job description

A leading game development company in Los Angeles seeks a Principal Game Developer to shape innovative party games. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in tabletop game design and is adept at refining gameplay based on player feedback. Responsibilities include leading playtests, making final decisions on game mechanics, and mentoring other developers. The position offers a salary range of $120,000 to $140,000, depending on qualifications and experience.