Technical Designer

A passion for fantasy worlds has long been ingrained in our studio, and at last we can announce we have embarked on a journey into that beloved realm. With a party of veteran IOI guild members and new wizards and sorceresses of the industry, we are building an ambitious new IP for console and PC that will revolutionize the online fantasy RPG genre. If you share a similar passion for creating welcoming, heartfelt, bold and impactful worlds, join us and together we will write the next chapter in IOI's history.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Designer to join our dynamic team. As Technical Designer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the fantasy world of our upcoming online game. If you are driven by curiosity, and would love to build fantastic immersive experiences, then this is a role for you.

What you will do:

• Design and build gameplay elements, using IOI's proprietary tools, for use in level design content.
• Focus on systemic and robust functionality for open world, procedural, and handcrafted levels, with a high level of autonomy.
• Generate and maintain documentation and task tracking in concert with leads and production.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to provide expertise and integrate their work into technical level design content.
• Playtest and provide feedback on content, level design or otherwise, and respond to and process feedback on level design content and systems.
• Take design ownership of features to coordinate and manage implementation from design to completion.
• Provide feedback and sharing of technical knowledge and design expertise.
• Support Directors and Leads in realizing the vision and goals for the project.

Who you are:

• 4+ years of relevant experience in tech design in the AAA games industry.
• Strong technical design skills with a background or experience in level design.
• Deep and comprehensive understanding of systemic design and emergent gameplay.
• Experience designing tools and gameplay elements for level designers.
• Experience working on Multiplayer titles.
• Experience working with procedural systems and content.

Who we are:

IO Interactive is an independent videogame development and publishing company with studios in Copenhagen, Malmö, Barcelona, Istanbul and Brighton. As the creative team behind some of the most talked-about multiplatform video games in the last decade, we are committed to creating unforgettable characters and experiences – all powered by our award-winning, proprietary Glacier technology.

We know that to achieve those goals, we need collaboration, talented people and a great working environment – and we do our utmost to have all of that. Across our multiple studios, we’re working on several projects. Crucially though, we’re all one team. We value the work and impact that each person brings to the table and we are commited to encouraging new ideas, whilst listening to your insights along the way.

We have a dedicated team of People Managers, who look after you as an individual and as an employee. We offer a flexible hybrid work-from-home policy, and with more than 40 nationalities, we know that everyone is different. We are proud to have a reputation for being a friendly workplace with highly-talent people.

Learn more about Project Fantasy.