Founded in 2012, Cloud Imperium Games creates cutting-edge videogames that defy expectations. We're currently developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure set in the same universe. Join us as we break boundaries and make videogame history.
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Our Game Design team designs and develops new game features for Squadron 42 and Star Citizen, working closely with other designers and other disciplines to deliver experiences of the highest quality! We help shape the future of our game by influencing the core gameplay, offering creative solutions and designing innovative gameplay systems.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING?
The responsibilities of our designers fall under five main pillars:
Owning the implementation of features that stretch the capabilities of the engine and challenge the expectations of players
Collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver shippable game systems
Collating and iterating on feedback from playtesting, the development team, and design management
Developing prototypes that clearly articulate the vision of the features for which you are responsible
Identifying and resolving issues while working with other disciplines in a way that best meets the design goals of the project
WHAT DOES A GOOD GAME DESIGNER LOOK LIKE TO US?
Experienced in game development in both system/game design as well some level of economic tuning
Comfortable of working with game editors, various scripting languages with an eagerness to learn proprietary toolsets
Open to feedback and willing to iterate on design
Has good leadership qualities like, the ability to follow up with others, break down tasks, drive their work with little oversight, follows up with leads as necessary
Inherent ability to bring out the best in people around you, remain positive, and motivate and influence other disciplines
An absolute passion for gaming!
At Cloud Imperium Games we are looking for several Game Designers with various levels of experience – from mid-level and above, and beyond! Therefore, if our Game Design team sounds like your perfect fit, and if you are passionate about games, love game design, and most importantly, you believe you can take us to the next level, then please apply immediately!
DIVERSITY STATEMENT
CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.
FRAUD STATEMENT
We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.
If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.