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Forge alternate worlds that deepen players' lives! We're a game development studio based in Los Angeles, dedicated to the idea that online games can deliver deeper, more meaningful experiences.
As the Lead Game Designer on Palia you will guide a team of designers in forging the future path of Palia for years to come as well as ensuring the health, establishing the norms and guiding the culture of the design discipline itself.
What we are looking for:
- Game Design Experience: 6+ years of experience as a professional game designer, with a strong portfolio that demonstrates your expertise in a variety of design competencies including systems, mechanics, balance and content on successful multiplayer games, preferably within the simulation genre.
- Creative Vision: Ability to craft and articulate a compelling vision for gameplay, mechanics, and player engagement that aligns with Palia's unique cozy and community-focused experience.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated experience leading and mentoring a team of designers, fostering creativity, collaboration, and productivity.
- Problem-Solving Ability: Strong analytical skills with a knack for troubleshooting and iterating on design challenges to enhance game quality and player experience.
- Player-Centric Approach: Deep understanding of player psychology and behavior, with a track record of designing features that enhance player immersion and community interaction.
- Implementation Proficiency: You are familiar with Unreal Engine and are an effective implementer of any data or scripting required to deliver on your designs. You are also experienced in directing a team of designers to achieve similarly high quality results.
- Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex ideas clearly to both team members and stakeholders.
- Cross-Disciplinary Expertise: Experience collaborating with other departments such as art, audio, and engineering to create cohesive and engaging gameplay experiences.
Nice to Have:
- Experience with Online Communities: Previous work on games or platforms that emphasize online community building and social interactions.
- Passion for Simulation Games: A genuine interest in and understanding of simulation games and their unique design considerations.
- Knowledge of Palia’s Ecosystem: Familiarity with Palia’s existing mechanics, world-building, and core features would be a plus.
- Data Informed: A track record of effectively using data on live service games to better inform design decision making and future priorities.
Salary Information
The Los Angeles base salary range for this full-time position is $145,681 - $175,681 annually for a Lead Game Designer. Base salary will be determined by role, level, and location. The range listed for each job is the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries, for the positions across S6-approved states. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors. Please discuss your specific salary expectations for your preferred location during our interview process.
Compensation details reflect only the base salary, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits such as 401k matching.
Location:
- Choice of Remote (in approved states) or Hybrid office options in Los Angeles, CA or Orange County, CA unless noted above
- Aligned to core Pacific Coast hours (10:00am - 4:00pm PT)
- Remote eligible locations (the United States): California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Washington
- Remote eligible locations (Canada): Quebec Province
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Health, Vision, Dental, 401k Matching, and Equity
- Relocation Assistance
Job Vertical:
- PC and Console Games
About Us
With our first project, we’re exploring new styles of game design and tackling difficult technical problems to create a game that’s beautiful and intricate, delivering far more than superficial entertainment or basic wish fulfillment, an experience that becomes a meaningful part of your life. Our vision is to create a compelling virtual universe filled with rich and diverse gameplay experiences and social interactions that will keep you playing for years, evolving along with you and the rest of the community. We want our players to feel valued as well as to have a true sense of belonging.
Sounds ambitious? We think so too. If you’re interested in the challenge of building a new genre, in making rewarding interactive and community experiences filled with amazing art and world-class technology to support this living world, join us on the journey.
Singularity 6 is an E-Verify employer, to learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit https://www.e-verify.gov/employers/employer-resources?resource=32
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
Singularity 6 is moving to remote-choice, giving the option to our team members to either work remotely in our supported states or work hybrid onsite in our offices for most of our roles. Remote work is approved in these locations: The United States - CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, MA, MI, MO, NV, NY, NC, OR, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WA and Canada - Quebec Province. Hybrid onsite work is available in our Los Angeles, CA office and our office in Orange County, CA. Some roles might have full onsite requirements. Prospective employees outside these locations are welcome to apply—offers will be contingent upon relocating to an approved state or province on or before Day One of employment. This policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion.
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What We Do
We're Singularity 6! We’re a game development team based in Los Angeles, dedicated to the idea that online games can deliver deeper, more meaningful experiences.
With our first project, we’re exploring new styles of game design and tackling difficult technical problems to create a game that’s beautiful and intricate, delivering far more than superficial entertainment or basic wish fulfillment, an experience that becomes a meaningful part of your life. Our vision is to create a compelling virtual universe filled with rich and diverse gameplay experiences and social interactions that will keep you playing for years, evolving along with you and the rest of the community.. We want our players to feel valued as well as a true sense of belonging.
We call our company Singularity 6 because we want to build towards a particular future — a world in which the evolution of technology brings us closer together and not further apart
