Activision
Systems Designer - Overwatch | Irvine, CA
Activision, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
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Systems Designer - Overwatch | Irvine, CA At Blizzard Entertainment, we’re dedicated to building teams that are collaborative, innovative, and united by a shared passion for creating outstanding games. The Overwatch 2 team is seeking a talented mid-level Systems Designer who’s excited to help shape the competitive landscape, design compelling meta systems, and craft memorable player experiences that inspire players to keep coming back. As a mid-level Systems Designer on the Overwatch 2 team, you’ll collaborate closely with Senior Systems Designers to balance and enhance core gameplay, competitive play, rewards, and metasystems. Your role involves developing new features, refining existing systems, and working across disciplines to deliver engaging player experiences that align with our business goals. We’re looking for a passionate designer with strong technical and creative skills, deep familiarity with Overwatch and live, free-to-play games, and a talent for turning complex systems into rewarding gameplay. You’ll be a partner with designers, engineers, artists, and production in a collaborative studio where teamwork drives success. Responsibilities
Work with senior designers to balance and evolve competitive systems, core gameplay, and reward structures. Design and implement metasystem features, seasonal content, and live events in line with team objectives. Handle scripting for gameplay and system features, ensuring robust and well-tested solutions. Refine systems using data, analytics, and playtest feedback to enhance player engagement. Create detailed design documentation and collaborate with UI/UX teams for exceptional player experiences. Contribute to feature pitches, design reviews, and post-launch assessments to support quality and sustainability. Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems or technical design, ideally focused on multiplayer games; a combination of relevant education and professional work experience will be considered. Experience designing, tuning, and improving metasystems and gameplay systems using testing and data. Proficiency with game toolsets and scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python, Blueprint). Hands-on technical design and content implementation skills. Feature design experience in both gameplay and metasystems. Familiarity with competitive first-person shooters and their unique dynamics. Knowledge of Overwatch Heroes, gameplay systems, and live service content rhythms. Strong communication and collaborative skills. Extra Points
Collaborate with senior designers to tune, balance, and evolve competitive rule sets, matchmaking, progression structures, and reward systems. Develop and implement core gameplay, metasystems features, seasonal content, and live event elements that align with team goals. Handle scripting duties for gameplay and system features, delivering robust, well-tested implementations. Continuously refine systems using data, playtest feedback, and analytics to support player engagement and product goals. Prepare detailed design specs and collaborate with UI/UX teams to deliver exceptional player experiences. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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Systems Designer - Overwatch | Irvine, CA At Blizzard Entertainment, we’re dedicated to building teams that are collaborative, innovative, and united by a shared passion for creating outstanding games. The Overwatch 2 team is seeking a talented mid-level Systems Designer who’s excited to help shape the competitive landscape, design compelling meta systems, and craft memorable player experiences that inspire players to keep coming back. As a mid-level Systems Designer on the Overwatch 2 team, you’ll collaborate closely with Senior Systems Designers to balance and enhance core gameplay, competitive play, rewards, and metasystems. Your role involves developing new features, refining existing systems, and working across disciplines to deliver engaging player experiences that align with our business goals. We’re looking for a passionate designer with strong technical and creative skills, deep familiarity with Overwatch and live, free-to-play games, and a talent for turning complex systems into rewarding gameplay. You’ll be a partner with designers, engineers, artists, and production in a collaborative studio where teamwork drives success. Responsibilities
Work with senior designers to balance and evolve competitive systems, core gameplay, and reward structures. Design and implement metasystem features, seasonal content, and live events in line with team objectives. Handle scripting for gameplay and system features, ensuring robust and well-tested solutions. Refine systems using data, analytics, and playtest feedback to enhance player engagement. Create detailed design documentation and collaborate with UI/UX teams for exceptional player experiences. Contribute to feature pitches, design reviews, and post-launch assessments to support quality and sustainability. Minimum Requirements
Minimum of 5 years of experience in systems or technical design, ideally focused on multiplayer games; a combination of relevant education and professional work experience will be considered. Experience designing, tuning, and improving metasystems and gameplay systems using testing and data. Proficiency with game toolsets and scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python, Blueprint). Hands-on technical design and content implementation skills. Feature design experience in both gameplay and metasystems. Familiarity with competitive first-person shooters and their unique dynamics. Knowledge of Overwatch Heroes, gameplay systems, and live service content rhythms. Strong communication and collaborative skills. Extra Points
Collaborate with senior designers to tune, balance, and evolve competitive rule sets, matchmaking, progression structures, and reward systems. Develop and implement core gameplay, metasystems features, seasonal content, and live event elements that align with team goals. Handle scripting duties for gameplay and system features, delivering robust, well-tested implementations. Continuously refine systems using data, playtest feedback, and analytics to support player engagement and product goals. Prepare detailed design specs and collaborate with UI/UX teams to deliver exceptional player experiences. 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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
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