Game Designer - Heroes of the Storm

Description

The Heroes of the Storm team is looking for a talented game designer. Duties will primarily include balance design, map testing, and some general game design.  The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in action real-time strategy (ARTS) games, be a fierce competitor in both ARTS and RTS games, have a strong aptitude for critical thinking and analysis, outstanding people skills, and a longstanding passion for playing video games.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ game design experience
• Extensive experience in action real-time Strategy (ARTS) games and be extremely familiar with current and past ARTS games
• Experience designing for both a casual and competitive audience
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Able to work creatively in a demanding technical environment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Absolute passion for playing and making computer games

Pluses

• Experience in other game development disciplines: UI, sound, art, and engineering
• Passion and knowledge of eSports in a major competitive game
• Previous game balance experience
• Experience using the StarCraft II Editor

Required Application Materials

• Resume
• Cover Letter which should include:
• Why you are interested in working at Blizzard
• What games you are currently playing

**Only submittals with Cover Letters will be considered