Senior Game Designer, Amazon Game Studios
Amazon, San Francisco, CA, United States
Job ID: 10393968 | Amazon.com Services LLC
Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer to build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience and traditional controllers. Working with and guiding our development partners, you will innovate new categories in games, including best‑in‑class IP, and create new titles such as Courtroom Chaos that utilize pioneering player‑facing AI features.
Key Job Responsibilities
Partner with and guide external game developers to ideate, design, and launch great original casual games on Luna, including Amazon GameNight experiences.
Design gameplay features that support engaging, accessible gameplay for mass market audiences.
Provide compelling vision and thought‑leadership to develop inventive new game ideas that leverage runtime AI to personalize and enhance player experiences.
Provide prompt engineering expertise to advise and mentor our partners.
Work on multiple concurrent projects and interface with all levels within the organization with candor and respect.
Balance high‑strategic views with deep execution at an individual level.
About the Team Amazon Game Studios applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We partner with exceptional external developers to bring innovative titles to market, including games such as Courtroom Chaos. While innovative AI games are a core pillar to our studio vision, we also develop games across different genres utilizing world class IP. Across all teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers worldwide.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in the Games Industry (supporting title development, release, or Live Ops).
10+ years of experience as a game designer working in the game industry.
Strong experience designing and shipping innovative and/or casual games across multiple platforms.
Excellent communication skills, as well as analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Proven design expertise with shipped titles demonstrating complex interconnected game mechanics.
Experience creating end‑to‑end game experiences from concept to shipping.
Experience working with third‑party developers in a publishing or partnership capacity to build great content.
Experience creating and documenting high‑quality design guidelines and development strategies.
A portfolio that demonstrates process and capabilities in crafting compelling gameplay and robust game design.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing player‑facing AI features such as adaptive difficulty, dynamic content generation, intelligent NPCs, or personalized gameplay experiences.
Familiarity with runtime (not production) AI systems and their application to enhance player experiences, or demonstrated willingness to learn and adopt emerging AI gameplay technologies.
BA, technical, or creative degree, or equivalent work experience.
A passion for emergent technologies and new gaming trends.
Experience working on large‑scale transmedia IP and/or with celebrity talent.
Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: 112,700 – 197,300 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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Amazon Game Studios is looking for a Senior Game Designer to build exciting new casual and innovative games using Amazon's GameNight phone controller experience and traditional controllers. Working with and guiding our development partners, you will innovate new categories in games, including best‑in‑class IP, and create new titles such as Courtroom Chaos that utilize pioneering player‑facing AI features.
Key Job Responsibilities
Partner with and guide external game developers to ideate, design, and launch great original casual games on Luna, including Amazon GameNight experiences.
Design gameplay features that support engaging, accessible gameplay for mass market audiences.
Provide compelling vision and thought‑leadership to develop inventive new game ideas that leverage runtime AI to personalize and enhance player experiences.
Provide prompt engineering expertise to advise and mentor our partners.
Work on multiple concurrent projects and interface with all levels within the organization with candor and respect.
Balance high‑strategic views with deep execution at an individual level.
About the Team Amazon Game Studios applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We partner with exceptional external developers to bring innovative titles to market, including games such as Courtroom Chaos. While innovative AI games are a core pillar to our studio vision, we also develop games across different genres utilizing world class IP. Across all teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers worldwide.
Basic Qualifications
Experience in the Games Industry (supporting title development, release, or Live Ops).
10+ years of experience as a game designer working in the game industry.
Strong experience designing and shipping innovative and/or casual games across multiple platforms.
Excellent communication skills, as well as analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
Proven design expertise with shipped titles demonstrating complex interconnected game mechanics.
Experience creating end‑to‑end game experiences from concept to shipping.
Experience working with third‑party developers in a publishing or partnership capacity to build great content.
Experience creating and documenting high‑quality design guidelines and development strategies.
A portfolio that demonstrates process and capabilities in crafting compelling gameplay and robust game design.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience designing player‑facing AI features such as adaptive difficulty, dynamic content generation, intelligent NPCs, or personalized gameplay experiences.
Familiarity with runtime (not production) AI systems and their application to enhance player experiences, or demonstrated willingness to learn and adopt emerging AI gameplay technologies.
BA, technical, or creative degree, or equivalent work experience.
A passion for emergent technologies and new gaming trends.
Experience working on large‑scale transmedia IP and/or with celebrity talent.
Compensation and Benefits Base salary range: 112,700 – 197,300 USD annually. Your Amazon package will include sign‑on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance, supplemental life plans, Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement, 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
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