Game Designer

Anchor Point Studios, a global game studio under NetEase Games, was founded by veteran game designer Paul Ehreth in October 2022. Fueled by a world-class team of developers, Anchor Point Studios is passionate about creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games. We seek to push the boundaries of entertainment in extraordinary ways, developing experiences that are both memorable and timeless.

With locations in Barcelona and Seattle, Anchor Point Studios is actively hiring developers, artists, designers, and more for office, hybrid, and remote roles.

What You'll do:

• Collaborating on a daily basis with leads, directors and other disciplines to develop prototypes and ideas that support endless replayability.
• Design, pitch and spearhead gameplay ideas with a clear vision as to how they positively impact the game.
• Own, document and organise features with a focus on player experience, collaborating with other departments.
• Implement and iterate a broad range of gameplay systems, mechanics and features in Unreal Engine.
• Work with directors, production, engineering, animation, UI and the design teams to solve workflow issues and develop content pipelines.

What You'll Bring:

• Knowledge and passion for action-adventure games, leaning into social and emergent gameplay.
• Experience delivering high quality game features, with a focus on gameplay, sandbox and events.
• Demonstrable track record of Unreal Engine & blueprint implementation.
• Strong documentation skills.
• Clear, concise communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with feature teams. Experience owning them a big plus.

Why Anchor Point Studios?

We’re drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We’re humble, passionate, and dedicated to creating something extraordinary—pushing the boundaries of entertainment to develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a benefits package that rewards and recognizes your dedication. As a NetEase Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are adventurous, open to challenge, humble, and committed to lasting quality for our games.

We are seeking adventurous teammates who are ready to challenge themselves, eager to learn, and passionate about crafting exceptional experiences. Our studio's motto, Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars), acknowledges that our journey may be difficult, but together, we will overcome challenges and build something amazing. We aim to create action-adventure experiences that take risks and explore uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and we confidently embrace this truth as we blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.