Senior Systems Designer | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Senior Systems Designer – Fully Remote

Escape Velocity is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Designer. You are the junction point of multiple design disciplines, the holder of a cohesive vision, strong analytical skills, and the ability to interpret large amounts of data and determine the right knobs to turn to give players a fantastic metagame experience. Your Excel knowledge is strong, your multiplayer systems design is top notch, and your understanding of major game systems is unparalleled.

You are exactly the designer we need for an exciting new AAA IP at Escape Velocity Entertainment.

• Collaborate closely with the Game Director, Design Director, and the Systems Design Lead to drive the vision for the major systems and systems balancing for a robust online multiplayer experience.
• Create expert‑level creative vision and technical guidance for our metagame experience, to include matchmaking systems, ELO algorithms and theories, skills systems, currencies and economy, and weapon/ability balancing.
• Advocate for the player at all times, putting the player experience first when considering and making all design decisions.

• A positive, can‑do attitude with a collaborative mindset.
• At least two shipped AAA titles where you worked in a systems design capacity, with at least one of those titles in the multiplayer competitive space.
• Knowledge of how to best utilize player data to balance game systems in a live environment.
• Working knowledge of off‑the‑shelf design tools, and expertise with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred).
• Professional understanding of the many major metagame systems found in contemporary game titles, and a keen know‑how for how those systems work.
• Strong creative and technical problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional communication skills.

• A generous PTO allowance.
• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance).
• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare.
• Private Mental Health scheme.
• A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance.
• Discretionary Studio Bonus.
• Top range tech for your home set up.
• Other benefits based on your region.

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities. Applications will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.