Senior Game Designer

(Full-time, Oslo Office / Remote)

Snowcastle Games is an independent games company that is passionate about building both exceptional games and a great place to work. As a privately-owned studio, Snowcastle is proud to build games for its own Earthlock IP and believes that to build great games, you need to build a great team. To help us create something special, we are looking for an experienced and versatile game designer to join our development team, either in the studio (Oslo, Norway) or working remotely. 

You will work on Earthlock 2, a 3D survival RPG set in the Earthlock universe. The game is a single and multiplayer co-op experience. The game is in development for PC and next-generation consoles.

You will also be involved in the production of a unique and exciting unannounced project! 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop game systems, controls and interfaces to realize the vision of Lead Designer/ Creative Director into a playable experience. 

  • Design, prototype and script content and game features using Blueprints in Unreal engine and in-house tools. 

  • Participate actively in the production of prototypes to adjust and validate systems prior to starting production. 

  • Collaborate with the design team, artists, animators and programmers to develop content, systems and features. 

  • Participate in the ongoing development of tools and technologies to improve workflows. 

  • Partake in regular design meetings and brainstorming sessions. 

  • Work independently to ensure your tasks are delivered on time and to a high quality. 

Requirements:

  • Prior experience with Unreal Game Engine

  • 3+ years’ game development experience and worked on at least one commercially released PC or Console game in a key design position

  • Strong communication skills (English is our working language). 

  • Highly proficient in system design

  • Experience in Game Balancing

  • A passion for computer games

  • Multidisciplinary, agile, curious and eager to learn

Required if working remotely:

  • Time zone max +/- 2 hour CET

  • Minimum 2 years experience working from home office

Pluses:

  • A passion for: RPGs, adventure games, action-adventure games and survival games.

What we offer:

See our Jobs page for more on general working conditions and benefits in Snowcastle Games
Send your application and resume to jobs@snowcastle.no