Technical Game Designer
thatgamecompany$57,000 - $120,000/year
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
GamingIndustries
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a gameplay or systems designer
- Shipped at least one AAA game from inception to finish
- Commercial experience using the Unreal Engine, including blueprints and animation montages
- Ability to communicate design functionality and vision through presentations, prototyping, and design documentation
- Ability to take a holistic approach to design rules and experiences with input and consideration from a multi-faceted team of contributors, including Tech, Design, UX, Art, etc
- Ability to develop in-game prototypes of gameplay systems and features and evaluate their performance
- The ability and desire to work in an extremely creative and collaborative environment. Willingness to adapt to technical and production constraints and iterate on designs as needed throughout production
- Critical thinking, open-mindedness, resourcefulness, and flexibility
- Ability to be an integral part of realizing solutions to fix bugs and problems within the implemented systems
- Willingness to follow up on features pre and post launch to help improve, add, or remove components
Responsibilities
- Design and create gameplay features, systems, and mechanics for a AAA open world game
- Brainstorm, prototype, implement, and fine-tune deep game systems that are rewarding, easy to understand, and easy to use
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to create memorable and engaging gameplay that aligns with the creative and holistic direction of the game
- Design, develop, and playtest gameplay tools and processes alongside the technical and animation team
- Work alongside and efficiently communicate with external co-development teams
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the salary for the Senior Gameplay Designer position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this Senior Gameplay Designer role remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Senior Gameplay Designer role?
Required skills include 5+ years of experience as a gameplay or systems designer, having shipped at least one AAA game, commercial experience with Unreal Engine including blueprints and animation montages, strong communication through presentations and documentation, and prototyping abilities.
What is the work environment like at Tencent for this role?
The role involves working in an extremely creative and collaborative environment, taking a holistic approach with input from multi-faceted teams including Tech, Design, UX, and Art, with adaptability to constraints and iteration throughout production.
What makes a strong candidate for the Senior Gameplay Designer position?
Strong candidates have 5+ years of gameplay design experience, shipped a AAA game, Unreal Engine expertise, and skills in communication, collaboration, prototyping, and adaptability, with preferred experience in scripting, multiplayer design, and tools like Confluence and Jira.
Tencent
Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech
About Tencent
Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, mobile payments, and cloud services. Unlike many competitors, Tencent has a diverse business model that allows it to serve both individual users and enterprises effectively. The goal of Tencent is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.
Shenzhen, ChinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$31.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees