1 month ago
Senior Technical Designer
Black Shamrock - a Virtuos Studio
Hybrid
Full Time
$100,000
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleSenior Technical Designer
Job TypeFull Time
Offered Salary$100,000
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
About The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Technical Designer to join our AAA development team. You will be instrumental in bridging the gap between design and engineering, using Unreal Engine and visual scripting to prototype, implement, and refine gameplay systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and has a deep understanding of gameplay logic, scripting, and player experience.
Responsibilities
- Design, prototype, and implement gameplay systems, which can be used in a variety of scenarios, sharing underlying common logic, using Unreal Engine 5 and visual scripting.
- Collaborate closely with designers and programmers to bridge the gap between design and engineering by identifying design needs and translating them into engineering specs.
- Translate high-level design concepts into functional and scalable gameplay mechanics.
- Optimize and debug Blueprint scripts to ensure performance and stability.
- Draft Tech Design documents with proposed implementations, and Tutorials for Designer to use your gameplay objects.
- Work with QA to identify and resolve gameplay-related bugs and issues.
- Investigate new systems and integrate new solutions into the project.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of experience in game development, preferably in a AAA studio.
- Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine 5, especially related to visual gameplay scripting.
- Solid understanding of gameplay logic, player feedback loops, and system design.
- Experience with level scripting, event-driven systems, and state machines.
- Ability to read and understand C++ code (basic scripting or debugging).
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with animation systems, AI behavior trees, and UI implementation in Unreal.
- Background in programming is a plus.
- Passion for games and a deep understanding of player psychology and engagement.
Key skills/competency
- Senior Technical Designer
- Unreal Engine 5
- Visual Scripting
- Gameplay Systems
- Blueprint Scripting
- Game Development
- AAA Studio
- C++
- Player Experience
- Collaboration
How to Get Hired at Black Shamrock - a Virtuos Studio
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your 4+ years of AAA game development experience, Unreal Engine 5 proficiency, and visual scripting successes.
- Showcase your portfolio: Include projects demonstrating your ability to design, prototype, and implement complex gameplay systems using Blueprint.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss your understanding of gameplay logic, event-driven systems, and C++ debugging.
- Emphasize collaboration: Prepare examples of how you’ve worked with designers and programmers to translate concepts into functional mechanics.
- Research Black Shamrock: Understand their history, their role within Virtuos, and their contributions to AAA titles.
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