Advanced Designer, Technical
About The Position
Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., is seeking an Advanced Technical Designer to join our team of talented industry veterans working on a new online multiplayer RPG. This person will be a key technical expert within the design team, working closely with design, engineering, and art leadership to prototype and implement high-quality gameplay features for an online multiplayer RPG. As a generalist expert in Unreal Engine, this person will be responsible for rapid prototyping, technical implementation of complex systems, and establishing best practices for the design team. The ideal candidate is a master of Unreal Engine (especially Blueprints), a strong problem solver, and passionate about helping a design team achieve its vision.
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional game design experience, with a heavy focus on technical design.
- Experience on at least one successfully-published large-scale multiplayer online game title or equivalent.
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Computer Science, Game Design) or equivalent work experience.
- Expert-level proficiency with the Unreal Engine, especially Blueprints.
- Exceptional understanding of all game development disciplines and their inputs into the content pipeline.
- Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
- Clear, concise, and transparent communicator, with an ability to mentor and explain technical concepts to team members.
Nice To Haves
- A passion for online multiplayer RPGs.
- Deep experience with online games and live-service games.
- Deep knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in online gaming.
Responsibilities
- Lead the creation of rapid prototypes for new gameplay systems and features, allowing for quick iteration and validation.
- Collaborate closely with the design team to build complex gameplay systems, supporting tools, and advise on best practices for technical implementation.
- Work closely with engineering and technical art teams to ensure the design vision is achieved, is technically sound, and meets performance budgets.
- Design, implement, and iterate on complex gameplay features using Unreal Engine Blueprints and other scripting tools.
- Mentor other designers on technical design best practices, optimization, and Unreal Engine workflows.
- Perform peer reviews for Blueprints and other technical design work, championing a high standard of code and implementation excellence.
- Help define and document technical standards for design-created content.
Benefits
- health insurance coverage
- an employee wellness program
- life and disability insurance
- a retirement savings plan
- paid holidays and sick time and vacation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
