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Principal Technical Designer

Principal Technical Designer

6 Months ago • 6 Years + • Game Design • Undisclosed

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javascript

multiplayer

lua

innovation

cross-functional

Job Description

Experienced Technical Designer needed for multiplayer game development. Must have game mechanics design, prototyping, and networking experience.

Must have:

Game Mechanics Design
Prototyping Experience
Networked Game Exp
Design Documentation

Good to have:

Lua, Squirrel, C#
Javascript Experience
Iterative Design
Playtesting Expertise

Perks:

Remote-First Studio
Collaborative Culture

ABOUT US

Mountaintop is a new game studio creating multiplayer games for players who crave a challenge. We’re an independent, remote-first studio primarily located in the US and Canada.

We’re creating the types of games that bring people together — and keep them together for “just one more round.” The types of games that inspired us as kids. The games that become our hobbies, and sometimes our obsessions.

Games are a reflection of the teams that make them. So to make the best games, we’re building a studio that puts the team first — one that's collaborative, anti-crunch, diverse, and inclusive.

We’d love for you to join us.

THE ROLE

We’re looking for a Principal Technical Designer who’s passionate about designing, implementing, and balancing (Hero) equipment kits within a game. This position will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that equipment kits enhance gameplay, contribute to player progression, and align with the overall creative vision of the project. You’ll play a crucial role in bringing our first title to life.

YOU'LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Developing fresh game mechanics and ability sets that effectively serve player needs, then bring them to life in-game
Preparing comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, guidelines, and technical requirements for ability kits that drive clarity across different teams
Rapidly iterate on prototypes of your designs based on feedback from internal and external playtesting, and help create tools and standards to improve that process.
Provide ongoing oversight of designs throughout the development cycle, ensuring they’re meeting goals from inception through live updates
Contributing to a team culture that prides itself on excellence, innovation, trust, and respect

ABOUT YOU

A love for playing and making amazing games
Experience creating prototypes via programming and scripting (e.g. Lua, Squirrel, C#, Javascript)
A minimum of 6 years of design experience, including at least one shipped title
Self-motivated and eager to contribute in many different areas of development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience working on networked games
Excited by taking risks and learning through experimentation
Ability to thrive in a remote environment

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