Senior Technical Gameplay Designer

We seek a Technical Designer to develop combat, gameplay features and systems for our new action-packed combat-focused MMO. Our headquarters are located in San Mateo, CA but this role can be fully remote.

Responsibilities:

• Utilize the Core editor to develop gameplay and combat elements through LUA scripting.
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, producers, engineers, and artists to design, implement, and refine combat and gameplay features.
• Work alongside gameplay teams throughout all development phases to ensure an optimal combat and gameplay experience.
• Establish and enhance the logic for low-level inputs within the engine using LUA scripting.
• Demonstrate strong technical proficiency in LUA scripting and a deep understanding of gameplay and combat mechanics.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience with LUA scripting
• 10+ years of game development experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
• Passion for creating and implementing engaging experiences across multiple platforms
• Strong creative eye for detail
• Deep understanding of what makes games enjoyable and current best practices
• Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and adaptability in a changing environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey designs and provide creative and technical feedback to diverse stakeholders
• Ability to explain technical concepts and collaborate effectively with non-technical team members

Pluses:

• Deep knowledge of MMORPGs, Lootershooter,  and roguelike games
• Experience building games on Core, Roblox or any UGC platforms
• Experience using Unreal Engine.
• Experience programming in C++

$88,000/year to $150,000/year

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