Lead Game Designer | Diablo IV

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Join the ranks of our growing team as a Lead Game Designer for Diablo IV, where you'll wield your creative prowess to shape the future of Sanctuary. If you're a transformative leader with a passion for game design, particularly in the realm of Diablo games, this is your chance to play a pivotal role in enhancing the extraordinary gaming experience that our players are already immersed in!Join a diverse team of developers who celebrate self-expression and thrive on collaboration. If you're looking for a tight-knit crew that shares your passion for gaming, we're the perfect fit.As the Lead Game Designer on Classes for Diablo IV, you will be a key leader within our design team, you'll be instrumental in guiding and mentoring dedicated designers. Your creative prowess will breathe life into character classes and design epic special endgame encounters, fostering collaboration and innovation within your team.Responsibilities

• Craft unique, balanced, and engaging classes, overseeing your team to ensure a cohesive vision across all elements.
• Design and develop endgame encounters, leading your team to create challenges that captivate players and foster a sense of camaraderie and achievement.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including artists, writers, and engineers, promoting a collaborative environment that brings your collective vision to life.
• Mentor and guide your team, ensuring their growth and development while upholding the highest standards in class and encounter design.
• Stay ahead of industry trends, empowering your team to create groundbreaking experiences that set the standard for excellence.
  
  

Experience

• 5+ years of game design experience shipping AAA multiplayer titles.
• A deep understanding of Diablo and the principles that make the game special.
• Ability to formulate, articulate, and champion a compelling game vision.
• An intuitive grasp of Blizzard’s core values and design values, and the ability to instill them in others.
• Knowledge of overall game design, player experience, and emerging industry trends.
• Exceptional spoken and written communication skills.
  
  

Pluses

• Experience leading a development team through the successful completion of a feature or project.
• Development experience shipping ARPG/MMORPG or other large-scale projects.
  
  

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.Accommodation Request: We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.Our World

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.Rewards

We Provide a Suite Of Benefits That Promote Physical, Emotional And Financial Well-being For ‘Every World’ - We’ve Got Our Employees Covered! Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
  
  

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.In the U.S.,the standard base pay range for this role is $1.00 - $10.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.Rewards

We Provide a Suite Of Benefits That Promote Physical, Emotional And Financial Well-being For ‘Every World’ - We’ve Got Our Employees Covered! Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
  
  

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $97,200.00 - $179,900.00 Annual. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.