Lead Technical Designer (Apex Legends)

1 Year ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead Technical Designer for Apex Legends, must have 5+ years experience in AAA game development, scripting languages, gameplay systems and leading teams.

Must have:

AAA game development
Scripting languages
Gameplay systems
Leading teams

Good to have:

Content-driven engines
C++ understanding
Battle Royale genre
Game design process

Perks:

Creative freedom
Global team

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unity

principle

javascript

prototyping

python

lua

unreal

innovation

Job Details

Lead Technical Designer - Respawn, Wisconsin

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when accomplished people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.

You can learn more about our studio and values at Respawn.com/studio.

Apex Legends is looking for a Lead Technical Designer to join our Respawn Entertainment team in Madison, Wisconsin. You will collaborate with the Game Design Director to bring our game vision to life through rapid prototyping and execution. You will not only dive into the tools but also build and manage a team of technical designers. You will report into the Game Design Director.

You have a technical background and is leads by example. You will mentor other designers to help problem solve and help enhance their skills, foster a culture of innovation and excellence. If you are passionate about game design and enjoy leading we want to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of Apex Legends!

Responsibilities:

Lead a team of Tech Designers setting up a culture of career growth and mentorship.
Work with game designers, engineers and other creatives to develop the vision and improve compelling gameplay systems
Establish best practices for Tech Design
Align and collaborate with multiple disciplines to promote the vision of gameplay features
Ensure a high-quality release by bug fixing, reviewing scripts, balancing, and creating a fun gameplay experience
Pitch idea, provide feedback and rapid iteration with the team to find the fun and make Apex the best it can be!

Requirements:

5+ years experience shipping AAA titles and leading teams in a live service environment
Experience with scripting languages (such as Lua, Python, JavaScript, and/or other scripting languages)
Experience presenting designs across multiple disciplines
Experience creating gameplay systems, mechanics and gamemodes
Experience hiring and managing a team of 4-6 creatives
Familiarity with the Battle Royale genre
Expertise in comprehending the game design process, specifically with game mechanics and design theory

Nice to have:

Experience with content-driven game engines (Unreal, Frostbite, Unity, GtkRadiant)
Read and understand C++

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.