Responsibilities Create, implement, and tune character classes, abilities, and traits to ensure they are fun, balanced, and engaging.
Work closely with designers, programmers, and artists to integrate classes and features seamlessly into the game.
Thoroughly test your work to identify and fix bugs, balance issues, and other problems.
Find innovative solutions to design challenges, ensuring the game remains fun and accessible.
Analyze player behavior and feedback to make informed decisions about class design and balance.
Operate with a high degree of autonomy, efficiently managing day-to-day tasks with minimal supervision.
Utilize tools like Excel for data analysis and balancing, and possibly scripting languages for implementing and testing features.
Demonstrate initiative and problem-solving skills to address challenges and ensure successful task completion.
Minimum Requirements 3+ years of experience as a designer in the game industry.
Strong technical background and foundation in in-game balance.
Strong analytical skills for evaluating systems and interpreting player behavior.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Strong sense of what makes a fun and compelling experience for classes and systems.
Familiarity with scripting languages and a strong foundation in math.
Your PlatformBest known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. ( a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences.
Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards.
Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.Our WorldActivision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment.
We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch.
Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment.
We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment.
We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve.
As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry.
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We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.RewardsWe provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!
Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.