Advanced Technical Designer (Core Gameplay Systems)

Certain Affinity, Inc

$110K — $140K *
Consumer Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 4+ years as a Scripter or Technical Designer
  • Strong grasp of Unreal Engine systems, especially Blueprint
  • 2+ years experience with Unreal Engine 5
  • Familiarity with programming languages like C++, LUA, Python
  • Proven experience on shipped titles
  • Ability to understand and enhance core gameplay mechanics

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Lead Designer to implement high-quality gameplay systems
  • Create and enhance development pipelines and documentation
  • Maintain existing gameplay systems with focus on performance
  • Work with designers, artists, and engineers on engaging gameplay features
  • Facilitate idea generation and feature implementation with the team
  • Participate in playtesting and integrate feedback from Quality Assurance

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on AAA action titles
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Flexible work schedule to adapt to project needs
  • Access to training and development programs
  • Involvement in all stages of gameplay system development
Full Job Description
Advanced Technical Designer (Core Gameplay Systems)

As an Advanced Technical Designer, you will be part of a team creating and implementing fun and exciting gameplay for AAA action titles. You will have opportunities to script gameplay systems and environmental systems to support core gameplay, combat, puzzles, and missions.

Responsibilities
  • Work closely with the Lead Designer to implement gameplay and core game systems to the high-quality level and product goals of the game.
  • Utilize, create, and improve development pipelines, tools, and documentation.
  • Learn and maintain existing gameplay-related systems and events with an emphasis on performance and developer usability.
  • Work with other designers, artists, and engineers to implement engaging gameplay systems (such as save/load, level streaming, etc.).
  • Collaborate with the development team to facilitate idea generation and feature implementation.
  • Assist in frequent playtesting of levels and systems and gather and integrate feedback from internal and external Quality Assurance.

Requirements
  • 4 or more years of experience as a Scripter or Technical Designer, including:
  • Strong understanding of Unreal Engine systems including Blueprint.
  • 2 or more years of experience working with Unreal 5.
  • Experience with programming languages (C++, LUA, Python, etc.).
  • Experience as a Scripter or Technical Designer on a shipped title.
  • Ability to dissect and understand core gameplay and mechanics and then implement and improve them.
  • Ability to self-manage to hard deadlines while adjusting to changes in a fast-paced environment.

Extra Credit
  • Experience as a Scripter or Technical Designer for the full development cycle on a shipped AAA game.
  • Experience designing and developing global gameplay systems (seamless travel, quest, difficulty, loot, save systems).
  • Extensive experience playing shooters and action games such as Call of Duty, Halo, or Cyberpunk 2077.
  • Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in a related field.

Salary Range: 110K-140K CAD

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