Metagame Design Architect

Architect the Experience: Design achievement systems, reward structures, in-game economies, and progression models that drive deep guest engagement and repeat visits across physical and remote touchpoints. Wireframe end to end player touchpoints from pre-visit, to in-venue, and finally post-visit. Maximize the number of players actively engaging in metagame features.

Concept Development: Drive early-phase brainstorming, author vision documents, build detailed presentations, and pitch innovative concepts for the overall guest journey.

Executive Collaboration: Partner with the CEO, who serves as Chief Creative Officer, and the leadership team to shape the metagame vision. Take creative direction gracefully and maintain a flexible, collaborative approach.

Business Acumen: Evaluate the financial implications of design proposals, skillfully balancing ROI with an exceptional player experience.

Economy Balancing & “The Math”: Detail game mechanics, build probabilistic models, and perform the rigorous mathematical balancing required for robust game ecosystems. This role is not just coming up with an idea – it includes following through with detailed design and execution at a granular level

Data-Driven Iteration: Together with our data team, conduct statistical and data analysis before, during, and after feature launches to tailor monetization, rewards, and game features to actual user behavior patterns.

Live Operations: Maintain and evolve existing game systems, overseeing post-launch balancing, seasonal events, and regular content updates.

Detailed Documentation: Author intuitive and complete design documents, feature specifications, flow diagrams, and UI/UX wireframes for stakeholders, software developers, and implementation teams.

Creative Granularity: Develop scripts, outlines, storyboards, treatments, models, and digital/manual drawings to fully detail and execute projects.

Cross-Functional Integration: Work closely with project management, creative, software development, engineering, marketing, and venue operations teams to ensure systems integrate seamlessly into physical venues.

Project Management: Drive metagame projects forward through the schedules and interests of numerous stakeholders. Maintain a highly organized schedule, and digital archive of all design components and finished deliverables.

Professional Administration: Manage administrative tasks effectively, including time/cost reporting, task prioritization, and leading design and planning meetings.

Other duties as assigned