Senior Environment Designer - 12 month contract

• Help create, uphold and maintain playable environments that encapsulates the work and resources of multiple teams.

• Collaborate closely with the art, systems and narrative teams to ensure cohesive integration of game mechanics and storytelling within the world.

• Using in-house and commercial tools, to design and implement beautiful and fun environments for our players to explore.

• Design and implement innovative gameplay content, utilizing the game modes, and systems available that enhance the player experience and drive engagement.

• Create and balance game features, ensuring they resonate with players and provide a rewarding experience.

• Develop pipelines and processes to allow efficient and effective delivery of game environments.

• Develop and iterate on game design documents, ensuring adequate depth and clarity.

• Playtest and provide feedback on game features to ensure quality and player satisfaction, refining where required., Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

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• Significant previous experience in 3D level / open world game design with at least one shipped title.

• Strong prototyping skills and experience polishing game mechanics.

• Strong knowledge of both conceptual and practical aspects of game, level and world design

• Solid understanding of what makes a gameplay experience compelling and fun.

• Knowledge/experience in feature design

• Excellent documentation skills.

• Creative thinker with meticulous attention to detail.

• Natural collaborator with excellent communication skills and openness to feedback.

• Ability to work independently while also thriving in a team environment.

• Demonstrable experience with the iterative development process.