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The Overwatch 2 team is looking for a dedicated and experienced systems designer to drive systems, features and game modes and help craft the future of the game. Do you understand how features and systems can shape the player experience and create unforgettable moments? Are you self-motivated and eager to improve games both in and out of engine? Do you thrive on highly collaborative and creative teams?
 

• Drive the design of game features and systems from concept through development
• Work collaboratively across a large multidisciplinary team to build consensus and drive phenomenal outcomes for the game
• Drive implementation and maintenance of metagame and gameplay systems
• Develop and maintain design documents through the feature production process
• Use data, player research and player feedback to thoughtfully advise feature iteration and game balance
• Work closely with producers to supervise and prioritize work
• Align with and champion the team’s goals and vision
   

• 5+ years of experience on shipped or live games including the development of new meta and gameplay features, as well as tuning economic and competitive systems
• 2+ years of experience in a mid-level design role driving key systems and features
• A proven track record to own and drive features and systems of high quality
• Broad experience and knowledge of competitive games and team shooters
• Extensive scripting and game toolset experience
   

• Experience working on live games with a proven track record to improve the game over time
• Deep understanding of the broader game's market, trends and strategies; ability to teardown games and analyze their structure and motivations
• Proficiency in working with multidisciplinary teams, design documentation and production processes
• Extensive experience building and tuning game economies, progression systems, social systems and more
• Experience with fundamental game analytics and leveraging them to improve the game
   

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
 

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!
 

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

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 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.
 

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.
 

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/.