Senior Gameplay Designer at Tencent

Irvine, California, United States

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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

Unreal Engine
Unreal Engine 5
Blueprints
Animation Montages
Gameplay Design
Systems Design
Prototyping
Design Documentation

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

Benefits

Professional Development Budget

Risks

Tencent's addition to the US blacklist may affect its operations and partnerships.
Developing Call of Duty mobile version may lead to competitive tensions with Microsoft.
Investment in blockchain exposes Tencent to volatile regulatory environments.

Differentiation

Tencent's WeChat app integrates messaging, social media, and mobile payments seamlessly.
Tencent Games is a global leader with popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
Tencent Cloud offers scalable solutions for businesses, enhancing digital transformation efforts.

Upsides

Tencent's investment in blockchain technology could enhance its fintech and cloud services.
The Hunyuan-Large language model advances Tencent's AI capabilities in social networking and gaming.
Collaboration with DYXnet on AI solutions opens new avenues in digital transformation services.

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