Game Designer - Exploding Kittens

by The Bloom Report | 2024-12-25

Apply here https://jobs.lever.co/explodingkittens/4d3e3663-6964-4997-a5ab-0b6f38b4d891

Exploding Kittens is a leading game and entertainment company with a mission to inspire people to connect, laugh, and play fun games in the physical world. After initially seeking to raise $10K through Kickstarter, the Exploding Kittens campaign raised $8.7M in 30 days from 219,000 backers. To date, Exploding Kittens is the #1 most-backed project in Kickstarter history and has sold over 20 million games.

Started by former Xbox game designer Elan Lee and The Oatmeal’s founder Matthew Inman, Exploding Kittens and its family of games seek to reshape traditional game night into an entertaining person-to-person experience. Today, there are over 30 games available for purchase, an exclusive Exploding Kittens mobile game for Netflix subscribers, a free-to-play app, Kitty Letter, and an Exploding Kittens mobile app available iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch as well as an animated Netflix series titled ‘Exploding Kittens’ currently out now! Check it out and join us in the truly belly-aching laughs.

At Exploding Kittens, our game development team is responsible for bringing engaging physical games to life. As a Game Designer you'll collaborate with key stakeholders, senior designers, external inventors, and cross-functional teams to research, design, and develop innovative game concepts. You’ll play a pivotal role in crafting clear and compelling game instructions while working on multiple projects in various stages of development. A key part of this role is taking feedback from our games and making sure to make the correct iterations to make them fun, engaging, and marketable. From initial brainstorming to final production, you’ll guide projects to completion, making a lasting impact on the gaming experience.
HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE:
Researching, concepting, and developing core vision for games
Collaborating with other game designers to process feedback and iterate on concepts
Leading and organizing in-person and remote playtesting sessions
Writing instructions & “How to Play” video scripts
Communicating progress and needs to senior designers and VP of Game Development
Conducting cross-departmental duties, including but not limited to:
Working with project managers to establish project milestones milestones and ensuring deadlines are met
Drafting Bills of Materials alongside members of Creative Operations and Production Teams
Collaborating with Art and Production Teams to optimize user experience related to visual design and materials components design
Assisting Customer Support Team in fielding gameplay-related questions post-release
WHAT WE NEED:
Professional-level understanding of fundamental game design principles
Proficiency in Technical and Creative Writing
Fundamental understanding of Graphic Design and UX Principles
Technical proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop
Technical proficiency in Google Suite (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
Fabrication Skills for Physical Prototyping
Experience with computer-aided prototyping tools and workflows, including 3D Printing, laser cutting, large-format printing, etc.
Strong Communication and Organizational Skills
WHAT WE OFFER:
100% Company paid medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family
Flexible spending account options (medical, dependent care, transit)
401k with company matching
Employee Equity Incentive program
Flexible paid vacation
Learning & Development allowance to invest in employee career growth
Monthly wellness benefit + complementary wellness subscriptions
$65,000 - $75,000 a year
This salary represents a range for the position and will ultimately depend on the individuals’ qualifications and years of experience, location, and is subject to change.
Please apply directly at jobs.lever.co/explodingkittens. Make sure to include a PDF of your current resume, along with a cover letter expressing your interest in the role.

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