We are looking for a game design generalist with a focus on 3D level creation and gameplay programming who is interested in joining the design team to create a highly player-driven experience with strong narrative, systemic, and exploratory elements.

Applicants must be comfortable implementing, iterating on, and reworking their design regularly in response to playtest feedback, as we playtest on average every two weeks. The position requires collaborating with the whole team (Engineers, Artists, Writer, Audio, …) on a near constant basis and designing within the constraints of a strong creative direction.

Of note, we do not use Large Language Models and similar generative AI (i.e. ChatGPT).

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Required Skills

Skills we expect from a new hire

• 3D level design
• Technical proficiency at writing gameplay code
• Experience working closely with writers and narrative designers
• Experience analyzing playtest feedback and iterating design based on player feedback
• Knowledge of player-driven exploration games

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Recommended Skills

Skills a new hire will need to have or learn within the first 6 months

• Narrative design
• Experience designing non-player entity behaviors
• Proficiency in Unity and C#
• Experience with source control (Git, SVN, Mercurial, etc.)
• Experience with 3D modelling software (Maya, Blender, etc.)
• Experience conducting playtests

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Bonus Skills

Skills worth mentioning in your cover letter and at your interview!

• First person level & interaction design
• Experience with UI design
• Paper prototyping mechanics, systems, and narrative structure
• Interest in participating in research related to the game’s world and narrative
• Experience driving gameplay through physics engines
• Theatrical Improvisation and Tabletop Roleplaying experience
• Experience with giving and receiving formal critique

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Additional Details:

• Location: Hybrid, with a few days a week in office near Downtown Los Angeles. Visa sponsorship and relocation support available. Possibility of going fully remote in the future.
• Timing: Full time position starting as early as May 2025.
• Salary: $90-95k per year

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Process

How to apply

• Please click the apply button and fill out the following form and questionnaire
  • You’ll want the following prepared:
    • Your resume or CV
    • A short cover letter (under 1 page) explaining why you are interested in the position
    • A minimum of 3 references of people you’ve worked with on design work. Can be professional, teachers, fellow students, game jam teammates, etc.
  • If you have questions, you can reach out to us via email at jobs@mobiusdigitalgames.com
• Once we have received your application, we might contact you for up to 3 video-call interviews with different members of the team before we make our final decision.
• One interview will be focused on your programming proficiency and contain a live programming test.

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Mobius Digital Games is an equal opportunity employer and complies with ADA regulations as applicable.

All applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding product to our customers and contributing to the financial success of the organization, its clients, and its employees. Equal access to programs, services, and employment is available to all qualified persons. Those applicants requiring accommodation to complete the application and/or interview process should contact a management representative.