Lead Game Designer – Full Time (can be remote)

Background

After our recent successful launch on Oculus Quest, we’re looking to grow the team! With a big focus on growing A Township Tale, we need a talented Lead Game Designer to lead the design team in creating new content and new game mechanics in A Township Tale.

Who we are

Alta is a fully remote Virtual Reality startup that is based in Sydney, Australia. Since 2016 we have worked on the multiplayer game A Township Tale and have grown from the 3 founding members to over two dozen passionate developers. At Alta, each team member is committed to our overall mission in developing a ground-breaking VR experience for players worldwide.

We are a very tight-knit team, and finding new members who are a great fit is just as important to us as finding the right skillset.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead the development of game concepts, new mechanics, and gameplay features.
• Understand the needs of VR players and ensure that the content developed by the team will contribute to player satisfaction and enjoyment
• Direct and follow up on prototyping efforts
• Communicate the vision of the project to the rest of the development team.
• Act as a bridge between departments during decision-making process to ensure design goals are aligned with business goals
• Provide clear and structured design documentation to ensure design objectives are clearly communicated
• Mentor game design staff
• Foster a productive and motivational work environment

The skills you will need

• 7+ years of professional work experience
• Experienced in C#
• Have worked on multiple shipped projects
• Ability to communicate and provide mentorship to other designers and developers
• Experience in Unity Game Engine

Additional skills that would make you shine

• Experience developing VR games/experiences
• Experience working on GaaS games
• Systems design experience
  
  Experience with industry-standard design tools
• Love of RPGs

 If you are looking to drive a company at the forefront of exciting new technology, this job is for you. At Alta you will see the impact you make daily and have a chance to be part of a company that is growing rapidly. We offer a competitive salary and a work environment where your actions can make a real impact.