Advanced Designer, Systems

Warner Bros. Discovery

. Design, prototype, and implement gameplay systems focused on progression, leveling, rewards, loot, economy, open world activities, gear, crafting, and collections .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeSalt Lake City • Utah • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced gameplay and systems design expertise, with a focus on creating and refining progression, reward, and economy systems for action RPG or open-world games. Proficient in collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to translate creative direction into actionable design documentation and implementation plans.

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Gameplay Systems DesignUnreal Engine 5C++ ProgrammingSQL Database ToolsCollaboration Skills

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Hard Skills

Gameplay DesignSystems DesignProgression SystemsLoot SystemsEconomy SystemsCrafting SystemsDesign DocumentationFeature DirectionData AnalysisPlaytest Results

Soft Skills

CollaborationWritten Communication

Tools & Technologies

Unreal Engine 5BlueprintDatabase Tools

Industry Keywords

Action RPGOpen-World GamesGame Development CycleDesign ProposalsPlayer Experience

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

SQLUnreal EngineC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design, prototype, and implement gameplay systems focused on progression, leveling, rewards, loot, economy, open world activities, gear, crafting, and collections
Design and communicate gameplay systems and reward loops needed to achieve the desired player experience
Collaborate with designers and other disciplines to integrate systems into narrative and gameplay goals
Partner with design leadership to define pillars, player experience goals, and feature plans
Translate creative direction, team feedback, and cross-discipline conversations into design documentation, specifications, and implementation plans
Gather input, vet proposals, and align gameplay systems with broader project needs
Maintain systems vision and drive the team toward achieving it through collaboration and decision-making
Work with production to prioritize features and keep milestones on track
Improve tools, pipelines, and documentation for implementation and iteration
Tune and refine systems based on leadership and peer feedback, playtest results, and data analysis
Analyze open-world gameplay design and create additional content based on design parameters and guidelines

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced gameplay and systems design experience, with the ability to own large or complex features from concept through polish
Demonstrated ability to define feature direction and turn broad creative goals into clear design plans and documentation
Experience designing progression, reward, loot, economy, mini-games, gear, crafting, and/or collection systems for action RPG or open-world games
Contributed to multiple shipped titles and participated in a full dev cycle from concept through release
Experience with Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint and other gameplay implementation tools
Experience working with SQL and database tools
Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and provide clear guidance to designers, engineers, and artists
Strong written communication skills, with the ability to synthesize feedback from multiple stakeholders into coherent design proposals and implementation specs
Degree in Computer Science or similar experience with C++ programming (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Career-defining opportunities
Thoughtfully curated benefits
Tools to explore and grow into your best selves
Relocation provided for qualified candidates living out of the area