Game Designer, Amazon Game Studios

About the role

Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Game Designer to build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience as well as traditional controllers. You will innovate new categories in games, including working with best-in-class IP and creating new titles like Courtroom Chaos that utilize pioneering player-facing AI features.

Responsibilities

• Partner with and help guide external game developers to ideate, design, and launch great original casual games on Luna including Amazon GameNight experiences
• Design gameplay features that support engaging, accessible gameplay for mass market audiences
• Contribute design ideas that leverage runtime AI to personalize and enhance player experiences, working within the team's creative vision
• Work on multiple concurrent projects and interface with all levels within the organization with candor and respect

Qualifications

• Experience in Games Industry (supporting title Development, Release, or Live Ops)
• 5+ years experience as a game designer working in the game industry
• Strong experience designing and shipping innovative and/or casual games across multiple platforms
• Excellent communication skills, as well as analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven design expertise with shipped titles demonstrating complex interconnected game mechanics
• Experience creating end-to-end game experiences from the concept stage to shipping
• Experience working with third-party developers in a publishing or partnership capacity to build great content
• Experience creating and documenting high-quality design documentation
• A portfolio that demonstrates process and capabilities in crafting compelling gameplay and robust game design
• Experience designing player-facing AI features such as adaptive difficulty, dynamic content generation, intelligent NPCs, or personalized gameplay experiences
• Familiarity with runtime (not production) AI systems and their application to enhance player experiences, or demonstrated willingness to learn and adopt emerging AI gameplay technologies
• Bachelor's, technical or creative degree, or equivalent work experience
• A passion for emergent technologies and new gaming trends
• Experience working on large scale transmedia IP and/or with celebrity talent

Benefits

The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.