PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL DESIGNER

CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

• Join an independent studio that has a long standing relationship with Call of Duty and Halo franchises
• Work on content for major studios, without having the corporate environment
• Best known for co-developing numerous AAA FPS games, though we are also creating compelling new games of our own.
• Exclusive, independent Austin developer comprised of a tightly-knit group of experienced, no-nonsense veterans committed to solid work/life balance.
• They are a member of Take This. A non-profit that is launching an initiative to eliminate "crunch" with 5 major studios.

MAKE AN IMPACT

• Work closely with the Lead Designer to implement gameplay systems to the high-quality level and product goals of the game
• Own and drive the conception, design, and implementation of engaging gameplay systems (such as weapons, enemies, missions, etc.) while collaborating with feature team members from other disciplines
• Ensures technical expectations for features and systems are clearly articulated and understood across the feature team
• Collaborate with the development team to facilitate idea generation and feature implementation
• Assist in frequent playtesting of levels, game modes, and systems to gather and solicit feedback from internal and external Quality Assurance groups
• Contribute to the department’s technical best practices preparing guidelines, tutorials, and other documentation to improve departmental quality and efficiency

SHOW US YOUR SKILLS

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as a Scripter or Technical Designer
• Experience with scripting or programming languages (C++, LUA, Python, etc.) and visual scripting languages (Blueprint, etc.)
• A minimum of 2 shipped AAA titles in a Technical or Sr. Technical Design role
• Ability to design new core gameplay mechanics and implement them
• Ability to dissect and understand existing core gameplay and mechanics and implement improvements
• Expert level experience with game editor tools. (Unreal, Unity, CryEngine, etc.)

BONUS POINTS

• Experience working with Unreal 4
• Player character or enemy AI design experience
• Experience managing or mentoring junior Technical Designers or Scripters