Technical Game Designer

1 Month ago • All levels • Game Design • $57,000 PA - $120,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Technical Game Designer, you will collaborate with engineering and design teams to create and improve core gameplay and technical systems. Responsibilities include crafting technical systems that enable gameplay, creating fluid user interactions, improving the creative pipeline for team members, and collaborating across disciplines. A typical week might involve designing and programming new camera features, testing implementations in the level editor, and improving the editor's toolset for team use. The role encompasses various interactive systems such as procedural animation, cloth simulation, player controls, AI, and NPC interactions. The ideal candidate is proficient in C, C#, or C++ for 3D gameplay prototyping and has experience with visual scripting and multiplayer game development.
Must have:
  • Proficient in C, C# or C++
  • 3D gameplay prototyping
  • Visual scripting
  • Multiplayer game development
  • Online game operation
  • Maya or 3D game engines
Good to have:
  • Experience with experimental game concepts
  • Rapid prototyping and iteration
  • Creating meaningful player experiences
Perks:
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Pet Insurance
  • Compassionate leave
  • Pre-tax wellness stipend
  • Pre-tax work from home stipend
  • 401K program with company match
  • Headspace membership
  • Employee Assistance Program (CCA)
  • Discount portal
  • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives
  • Support for personal professional development

Job Details

Technical Game Designer

Remote – US and Canada only

 

We are a small studio dedicated to crafting unique and high-quality interactive experiences, and we are looking for a talented designer-programmer hybrid who will collaborate with both the engineering and design teams. The goal in this role is to drive the creation and improvement of core gameplay and technical systems and tools highly tuned for the level of rich feedback and player immersion that helped define our games.

An example week for this person might be: Attend a design meeting and discover the need for a new camera feature to support a new content release. Program the camera feature and jump into the level editor to test and refine its implementation. Then, improve the level editor’s toolset to enable the rest of the design team to make full use of your new feature in future levels. Of course, the role isn’t limited to just camera features. Any interactive system applies — procedural animation, cloth simulation, player controls, AI creatures, NPC interactions — use your imagination!

What you'll do here:

  • Crafting technical systems that enable gameplay (either alone or with a small team)

  • Create fluid user interactions with rich feedback and polished game feel

  • Enjoys enabling team members by improving the creative pipeline

  • Is comfortable with cross-disciplinary work and collaboration

Must haves:

  • Proficient in C, C# or C++ for quickly prototyping 3D gameplay

  • Visual scripting

  • Multiplayer game development

  • Online operation of a live game

  • Maya or 3D game engines

Nice to haves:

  • Seek adventure and uncertainty in exploring experimental and risky game concepts

  • Believe in the practice of rapid prototyping and relentless iteration

  • Have a desire to create meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire players 

Perks:

  • Paid Time Off, Holidays and Two Weeks Winter Break 

  • Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in. 

  • Pet Insurance for those who need it too.

  • Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members

  • Pre-tax wellness stipend

  • Pre-tax work from home stipend

  • Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match 

  • Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (CCA) 

  • Discount portal for everyday goods and services

  • Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together

  • Support for personal professional development

 

We look forward to meeting you!

 

 

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

 

The salary range for this position is $57,000 USD to $120,000 USD annually, with the
opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and
the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard
employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision,
401k, and paid time off.

 

#LI-Remote 

 

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thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them.

We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation.

Our mission - create timeless entertainment that make positive change to the human psyche worldwide.

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