Remote Senior Technical Game Designer

Description:

• 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.