Senior System Designer, Overwatch at Blizzard Entertainment

Seoul, , South Korea -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 Jun, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Systems Design, Game Balancing, Metagame Design, Design Documentation, Scripting, Game Toolsets, Data Analysis, Player Research, Bilingual Proficiency (Korean/English), Competitive Game Design, Team Shooter Mechanics, Cross-functional Collaboration

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Team Name: Overwatch Job Title: Senior System Designer, Overwatch Requisition ID: R027527 Job Description: The Overwatch team is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Systems Designer to drive systems, features and game modes and help craft the future of the game. Do you understand how features and systems can shape the player experience and create unforgettable moments? Are you self-motivated and eager to improve games both in and out of engine? Do you thrive on highly collaborative and creative teams? This role offers a flexible hybrid work week, with a mix of remote and on‑site days, based out of our Seoul studio. While hybrid is the standard arrangement, candidates may also choose to work on‑site full-time if preferred. Overwatch 팀은 한국 시장과 그 이상의 글로벌 플레이어 경험을 위해 시스템, 피처 개발, 게임 튜닝을 함께 만들어갈 헌신적이고 경험 많은 시니어 시스템 디자이너 / 시스템 기획자를 찾고 있습니다. 본 포지션은 Overwatch의 주요 게임 시스템과 피처를 설계하고, 플레이어 경험과 게임 밸런스를 지속적으로 개선하는 데 기여하는 역할입니다. 게임 시스템이 플레이어 경험에 어떤 영향을 주는지 이해하고, 엔진 안팎에서 게임을 더 나은 방향으로 개선하는 데 관심이 있는 분을 찾습니다. 협업적이고 창의적인 개발 환경에서 다양한 직군과 함께 일하는 것을 즐기는 분이라면 더욱 적합합니다. 본 포지션은 블리자드 코리아 스튜디오 소속이며, 재택과 사무실 근무를 병행하는 하이브리드 근무 형태를 기본으로 합니다. 희망하실 경우 상시 사무실 근무도 가능합니다. Responsibilities 담당 업무 Drive the design of critical game features and systems from concept through development Work collaboratively across a large multidisciplinary team to build consensus and drive phenomenal outcomes for the game A deep understanding and appreciation of Korean gaming culture and the Overwatch community Drive implementation and maintenance of metagame and gameplay systems Develop and maintain design documents through the feature production process Use data, player research and player feedback to thoughtfully advise feature iteration and game balance Represent Blizzard and Overwatch development and design values Work closely with producers to supervise and prioritize work Align with and champion the team’s goals and vision 주요 게임 피처와 시스템을 콘셉트 단계부터 개발 과정 전반에 걸쳐 설계합니다. 다양한 직군으로 구성된 대규모 개발팀과 협업하며, 개발 방향을 조율하고 게임에 의미 있는 결과를 만들어갑니다. 한국 게임 문화와 Overwatch 커뮤니티에 대한 깊은 이해를 바탕으로 업무에 기여합니다. 메타게임 및 게임플레이 시스템의 구현과 유지 관리를 담당합니다. 피처 개발 과정 전반에 필요한 디자인 문서를 작성하고, 개발 진행에 맞춰 지속적으로 업데이트합니다. 데이터, 플레이어 리서치, 플레이어 피드백을 바탕으로 피처 개선 방향과 게임 밸런스 조정안을 제안합니다. Blizzard와 Overwatch 개발 및 디자인 가치를 이해하고, 이를 업무 과정에서 일관되게 반영합니다. 프로듀서와 긴밀히 협업하여 업무 진행 상황을 점검하고 우선순위를 조율합니다. 팀의 목표와 비전을 이해하고, 그 방향성에 맞춰 적극적으로 기여합니다. Minimum requirements 지원요건 10+ years of experience on shipped or live games including the development of new meta and gameplay features, as well as tuning economic and competitive systems 5+ years of experience in a mid-level design role driving key systems and features A proven track record to own and drive features and systems of high quality Bilingual proficiency in Korean and English Broad experience and knowledge of competitive games and team shooters Experience owning and delivering features at a high-quality bar Extensive scripting and game toolset experience 출시 또는 라이브 서비스 중인 게임에서 10년 이상의 경험이 있으며, 신규 메타 시스템 및 게임플레이 피처 개발, 경제 시스템 및 경쟁 시스템 튜닝 경험이 있으신 분 미드레벨 이상의 디자인 역할에서 주요 시스템과 피처를 담당하거나 추진한 경험이 5년 이상 있으신 분 주요 피처와 시스템을 오너십을 가지고 높은 품질로 완성해온 검증된 경험이 있으신 분 한국어와 영어로 원활하게 문서 및 구두 커뮤니케이션이 가능한 분 경쟁 게임과 팀 기반 슈터 장르에 대한 폭넓은 경험과 이해를 갖추신 분 높은 품질 기준에 맞춰 피처를 담당하고 출시 또는 전달해본 경험이 있으신 분 스크립팅 및 게임 개발 툴셋 사용 경험이 풍부하신 분 Extra Points 우대사항 Experience working on live games with a proven track record to improve the game over time Experience with international co-development Deep understanding of the broader game's market, trends and strategies; ability to teardown games and analyze their structure and motivations Proficiency in working with multidisciplinary teams, design documentation and production processes Extensive experience building and tuning game economies, progression systems, social systems and more Experience with fundamental game analytics and leveraging them to improve the game 라이브 게임에서 지속적인 개선을 통해 게임 경험과 서비스 품질을 발전시켜온 분 글로벌 또는 해외 개발팀과의 공동 개발 경험이 있으신 분 전반적인 게임 시장, 트렌드, 전략에 대한 깊은 이해를 갖추고 있으며, 다양한 게임을 분석해 구조와 플레이 동기를 파악할 수 있으신 분 다양한 직군과 협업하며, 디자인 문서와 제작 프로세스를 바탕으로 개발 과정을 효과적으로 진행해본 경험이 있으신 분 게임 경제, 성장/진행도 시스템, 소셜 시스템 등 다양한 시스템을 구축하고 튜닝한 경험이 풍부하신 분 Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), 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 industry’s 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 World Activision 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™. 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Responsibilities

Drive the design and implementation of critical game features, systems, and game modes from concept through development. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to maintain metagame systems and iterate on game balance using player data and feedback.