Senior Game Designer (3Cs: Camera, Controls, Character) - 9 Month Contract

📋 Description

• • Senior Game Designer specializing in 3Cs (Camera, Controls, Character) for a 9-month contract at Blackbird Interactive, a creative-fueled, future-driven independent game studio known for developing world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres.
• • Day-to-day responsibilities include designing, prototyping, and refining core gameplay systems related to camera behavior, character controls, and character interaction to ensure responsive, intuitive, and immersive player experiences; collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams (art, programming, animation) to iterate on mechanics and integrate feedback; creating design documentation, conducting playtests, and analyzing player behavior to refine 3C systems.
• • The team operates as a remote-first workplace with flexible arrangements, fostering a culture of innovation and craftsmanship where designers are empowered to push creative boundaries while contributing to high-quality game development.
• • In this role, you will deepen your expertise in player-centric design, refine your ability to balance technical constraints with creative vision, and contribute to shipped titles that showcase mastery of fundamental gameplay feel—advancing your career as a specialist in one of the most critical aspects of game design.