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

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      "text": "Responsibilities",
      "content": "<div>\n\n<li>\n<p>Collaborate with design, engineering, animation, and production to support and implement the core gameplay vision through camera, controls, and character systems</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Own and drive the development of the 3Cs, including player movement, camera behavior, aiming systems such as ADS, and input responsiveness</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Prototype, implement, and iterate on player control schemes to ensure they feel intuitive, precise, and responsive across gameplay scenarios</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Design and tune third-person camera systems that balance situational awareness, readability, and cinematic presentation</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Work closely with animation and engineering to ensure character movement, transitions, and combat interactions feel grounded, fluid, and believable</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Integrate 3Cs with gameplay systems such as shooting, cover, traversal, and squad-based mechanics to support tactical play</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Test, debug, and iterate regularly on moment-to-moment gameplay, identifying issues with feel, readability, and responsiveness</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Establish and maintain standards for gameplay feel, control responsiveness, and camera behavior across the project</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Provide clear, constructive feedback on gameplay feel and player experience to help maintain quality and consistency</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Mentor and support other designers, sharing best practices and helping elevate team understanding of 3Cs design</p>\n</li>\n<li>\n<p>Anticipate dependencies and risks, working with cross-discipline partners to ensure smooth implementation and iteration</p>\n</li>\n\n</div>"
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