At Velan Studios, we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City, and Hot Wheels Rift Rally, and our journey continues! Our studio's mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time.

　　Video Game Design Lead Responsibilities

　　Plan, direct and manage video game projects and tool and technology development.

　　Develop and manage high level project documentation and technical stack.

　　Continuously improve the video game design process by managing the studio’s software engineering processes and developing process improvements.

　　Assemble, manage, supervise and coach project-specific teams of software developers, video game designers, and other technical personnel.

　　Serve as a liaison between business, artistic and technical staff, translating business strategy and design documents into technical implementation at a high level.

　　Resolve conflicts between artistic and player experience targets, business goals, and technical capabilities.

　　Monitor and assess the progress of technical development projects, setting and assessing compliance with deadlines, quality standards and budgets.

　　Requirements

　　Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related.

　　5 years' experience as Software Engineer or equivalent in the video game industry to include: 5 years' experience using C and C++; 5 years' experience using Visual Studio, Review Board, Perforce, or equivalent tools; 3 years' experience using Unity, GLSL, Maya, Photoshop or equivalent tools.

　　We're thrilled that you're considering joining our team. We want to let you know that candidates who can work onsite in our Troy, NY studio are highly preferred. We believe that working together in person can foster better collaboration and creativity, and we're excited about the opportunity to have you right here with us. Velan Studios is made up of a team of remote, hybrid, and onsite employees, with hybrid and onsite team members operating from our Troy, NY office.

　　The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below* per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations. In addition to your salary, our comprehensive compensation package includes various perks, such as potential annual bonuses (though they are not guaranteed), health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and flexible time-off benefits.

　　*$124,200-$170,000.

　　Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.