High Voltage is seeking a talented Senior Technical Game Designer to join their growing team.
In this role, you will use your expertise in design tools, experience, and excellent sense of scale to enhance the quality of projects and deliver fresh experiences that captivate players.
Key responsibilities include designing captivating experiences that push boundaries and deliver innovative gameplay.
You will lead the implementation of significant gameplay components from beginning to end, using skills such as Blueprint Scripting, Replication, Sequences, and Replays.
Collaborating closely with design leaders to develop and refine engaging gameplay experiences is essential.
You will employ Unreal Blueprint to execute in-game content and be the go-to person for complex content implementation that challenges current systems or requires significant input from artists, designers, and engineers.
Iterating, polishing, and balancing gameplay mechanics and systems is part of the role.
Advocating for an immersive player experience and crafting compelling user stories is expected.
Testing and validating your work on target hardware is also a responsibility.
Requirements:
You must have 3-5 years of game design experience, with a minimum of one shipped game.
A proven ability to create functional prototypes is required.
Proficiency with visual scripting languages, particularly UE Blueprints, is necessary.
Strong analytical and creative thinking skills with an in-depth knowledge of gameplay mechanics and how to create engaging experiences for players are essential.
Knowledge of UE Sequencer is required.
You should be self-motivated and proactive in identifying design and technical issues, with a willingness to seek assistance when necessary.
Being technically skilled and capable of working independently in a small team environment as part of a larger team is important.
Experience working on multiplayer games is required.
Experience with the 3 C's: Combat, Camera, and Character is necessary.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills are essential.
You must have the ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others.
A passion for video games is required.
Benefits:
You will have the opportunity to work on some of the biggest AAA games in the industry.
A great work-life balance is offered.
The work environment is collaborative and casual.
A competitive salary is provided.
A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision is included.
A 401K plan is offered.
The salary range for this position is $70,000-$90,000 USD yearly.
High Voltage Software provides the option to work remotely from home for all positions, with employment eligibility limited to individuals residing in Illinois, Louisiana, Indiana, or New York.
