Associate Designer, Gameplay

1 Month ago • All levels

About the job

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.

The Daily

  • Work with the Production team throughout the development process to help create compelling gameplay and combat systems

  • Contribute to the strategic planning and design for new gaming projects/features

  • Present design ideas, receive feedback, then adjust designs and metrics accordingly

  • Implement game content such as world authoring in Unreal, combat setups, event triggers and populating with gameplay objects

  • Work in Unreal’s blueprint tool

  • Work with other departments to implement SFX, FX, missions and other gameplay mechanics

  • Other duties may be assigned as needed, largely centered around research, playtesting or implementation tasks

The Essentials

  • A passion for gaming and game development

  • Undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience

  • Experience with Unreal development

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Ability to thrive in a collaborative, production-oriented environment

  • Remain current on console games and a knowledge of game mechanics across a variety of genres and platforms

  • Ability to collaborate with a design group and across other disciplines while maintaining a positive attitude

  • Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker with fresh ideas

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Creative thinker with fresh ideas

The Nice to Haves

  • Possess or are pursuing a degree in Game Design or equivalent degree in a creative field strongly preferred


How We Get Things Done…

This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.

Championing Inclusion at WBD

Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our society and the world around us. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.

If you’re a qualified candidate and you require adjustments or accommodations to search for a job opening or apply for a position, please contact us at recruitadmin@wbd.com.

In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation, or a range thereof, for roles in locations where legally required. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, skill set, experience, and/or performance. Base pay is just one component of Warner Bros. Discovery’s total compensation package for employees. Pay Range: $51,433.00 - $95,519.00 salary per year. Other rewards may include annual bonuses, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition, Warner Bros. Discovery provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, an employee wellness program, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and sick time and vacation.

About The Company

Warner Bros. Discovery, a premier global media and entertainment company, offers audiences the world’s most differentiated and complete portfolio of content, brands and franchises across television, film, streaming and gaming. The new company combines WarnerMedia’s premium entertainment, sports and news assets with Discovery’s leading non-fiction and international entertainment and sports businesses.

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