Intermediate Game Designer (Unreal Engine)

Akima, LLC•Huntsville, AL

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

Pinnacle Solutions is seeking a passionate, motivated Game Designer to join its virtual development team. The role offers an opportunity to apply academic and professional experience to the creation of serious games. The successful candidate will have a foundational understanding of game design principles, a desire to learn and grow in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, and the initiative to take ownership and help grow the engineering team’s capabilities. Daily work involves the Unreal game engine and learning custom frameworks, toolsets, and workflows. The position is hybrid and contingent upon contract award and funding; selected applicants cannot begin work until funding is confirmed. Any clearance requirements are established by the government contract. Pinnacle Solutions is an Akima company and an Alaska Native Corporation. Its work supports Alaska Native shareholder communities and government customers. Employees work in a challenging yet supportive environment committed to innovation and diversity, with access to comprehensive benefits, competitive pay, growth opportunities, and retirement options.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Game Design/Development, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
At least 3 years of experience.
Knowledge of 3D game mechanics.
Proficiency with the Unreal game engine.
Proficiency in Unreal Blueprints.
Familiarity with C++.
Experience in AR/VR development.
Experience with version control systems such as Git.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
Ability to work in a team and accept constructive feedback.
Strong communication skills.
Must be a US Citizen.
Any clearance requirements are established by the government contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Unreal UI Widgets.
Experience creating plugins for Unreal.
Knowledge of multiplayer logic.
Familiarity with agile development workflows.
Experience in the Lua scripting language.
Unity and C# experience.
Familiarity with Atlassian products such as Confluence, Jira, and Bitbucket.
Experience working on government contracts.
One or more shipped titles.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with artists, software engineers, and other game designers to implement gameplay features.
Work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.
Follow development standards using proprietary development tools.
Debug and resolve bugs, performance issues, and gameplay inconsistencies.
Review other game developers’ work and provide constructive feedback in accordance with development standards.
Participate in regular development reviews and team meetings.
Stay updated with industry trends and emerging technologies.