About the role
Company Overview
Warner Bros. Discovery is a premier global media and entertainment company with a portfolio of content, brands, and franchises across television, film, streaming, and gaming. Avalanche Software is a division of Warner Bros. Games located in downtown Salt Lake City. The studio has been creating interactive experiences since 1995 and is known for the blockbuster open world, action RPG, Hogwarts Legacy.
Role Responsibilities
- Design and implement verbs for both synchronous and asynchronous multiplayer gameplay.
- Collaborate with fellow designers, artists, and engineers under the direction of the Lead Gameplay Designer.
- Tune and balance gameplay elements.
- Participate in regular playtests, providing and receiving constructive feedback.
- Maintain useful documentation of designs and ensure a single source of truth.
Qualifications & Experience
- 5+ years of professional experience in a design role.
- At least one shipped title in a professional design role.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Fluency with Unreal Engine 5, specifically the gameplay ability system and blueprints.
- Passion for games, a positive attitude, and a sincere desire to learn.
Nice to Haves
- Familiarity with one or more programming languages, especially C++.
- Deep knowledge of the online RPG genre.
Compensation & Benefits
- Pay Range: $69,252.00 - $128,610.00 salary per year.
- Total Compensation: Base pay is one component; other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards.
- Benefits:
- Health insurance coverage
- Employee wellness program
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement savings plan
- Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Employment Policies
- Inclusion: Warner Bros. Discovery is an equal opportunity employer. Decisions are made on the basis of merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
- Accommodations: Qualified candidates with disabilities requiring adjustments or accommodations during the application or recruitment process may visit the company accessibility page to submit a request.
- Fair Chance: Applications from candidates with an arrest or conviction record will be considered in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
- Operations: Employees are expected to align with the WBD guiding principles.