Axon
Senior Game Designer II, VR
Full-time
Hybrid, Atlanta, GA
$124k–$186k
15 days ago
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Join Axon and be part of a mission to "Protect Life" by helping build VR solutions for public safety training. This role focuses on immersive VR training simulations to help law enforcement officers with community engagement, de-escalation, and less-lethal weapon training.
Your Impact:
- Work with cutting-edge VR technologies to design and create impactful training experiences.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and drive the development of VR training simulators.
- Contribute to the development of gameplay systems and prototype new ideas to define product direction.
What You'll Do:
- Design and develop VR training simulations that meet learning objectives and user needs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including developers, artists, and SMEs, to ensure high-quality training simulations.
- Create detailed design documents, prototypes, and rule sets for training simulations.
- Conduct user research, play-tests, and gather feedback for iterative design improvements.
- Ensure usability, playability, and accessibility of VR experiences for diverse users.
What You Bring:
- 8+ years of experience as a Game Designer with a strong background in VR and training simulations.
- Expertise in Unity or Unreal Engine, game development tools, and VR technologies.
- Strong narrative design skills with experience in creating interactive storylines.
- Leadership experience, including mentoring and leading cross-functional teams.
- Familiarity with 3D modeling, scripting languages (C# or Python), and AI integration in gameplay.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and 401K with employer match.
- Discretionary paid time off and parental leave policy.
- An award-winning office/working environment with opportunities for real-world police ride-alongs.
- Health and wellness benefits for physical, emotional, and financial support.
Additional Info:
- Axon is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
- The starting base pay for this role ranges from USD 124,000 to USD 186,000, depending on location and experience.
Explore this opportunity to work on VR technology that directly impacts public safety training.