Senior VR Game Designer

Senior Vr Game Designer

Wave's mission is to unite humanity through immersive 3d entertainment. Our vision is to be the live entertainment hub of the metaverse : a place where anyone can attend, perform live, or be a part of a 24 / 7 live entertainment community. No matter where or who you are, our platform welcomes youjoining on mobile, streaming a 2D social video, or immersing you in 3D VR. Virtual shows ("Waves") are the heartbeat of our platform. Unlike other virtual experiences, Waves are unique because they happen live, enabling real-time interaction and connection between performers and audiences.

We're looking for a Senior VR Game Designer to lead the design of next-generation interactive systems and player experiences that make our virtual performances feel alive, social, and unforgettable. This person will define the connective tissue between player creativity, live performance, and social play turning our platform into a living world where fans don't just attend shows, they participate in them.

Responsibilities

• Lead game and systems design from concept through launch across Wave's VR experiences defining how users interact, perform, and play together.
• Design social play mechanics that foster meaningful connection and retention through collaboration, creativity, and shared performance.
• Develop and iterate on player progression, onboarding, and UGC (user-generated content) systems that empower community creation and long-term engagement.
• Partner with product, engineering, art, and live ops to design scalable, data-informed features that enhance player experience and platform health.
• Prototype and playtest new mechanics and experiences in-engine (Unreal), leveraging player feedback and analytics to refine designs.
• Advocate for player-centric design across the company; define and communicate design vision through documentation, presentation, and cross-team collaboration.
• Mentor designers and contribute to a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Salary Range : $100,000 - $140,000

Salaries at Wave are based on a few factors including a candidate's location (to account for any cost of living differences), their experience level and their performance during the interview process. On top of a cash salary we also include company equity in the form of stock options with every full time offer as well as other benefits (insurance, 401k, unlimited PTO, laptop / desktop and other IT equipment as needed, subsidized monthly home internet, etc). Salary ranges at Wave are determined based on the job requirements, experience level and market data attained from compensation surveys.