Technical Game Designer

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote – US and Canada only
• Employment Type: Full-Time
• Salary: $57,000 - $120,000 USD annually (plus annual discretionary bonus)

A small studio is seeking a talented designer-programmer hybrid to collaborate with engineering and design teams, focusing on crafting unique and high-quality interactive experiences. The role involves driving the creation and improvement of core gameplay and technical systems, emphasizing rich feedback and player immersion. A typical week might include designing new features, programming them, and improving the level editor’s toolset.

Requirements

• Proficiency in:
  • C, C#, or C++ for rapid prototyping of 3D gameplay
  • Visual scripting
  • Multiplayer game development
  • Online operation of a live game
• Experience with:
  • Maya or 3D game engines

Responsibilities

• Crafting technical systems that enable gameplay (either independently or with a small team).
• Creating fluid user interactions with rich feedback and polished game feel.
• Enjoying enabling team members by improving the creative pipeline.
• Being comfortable with cross-disciplinary work and collaboration.
• Contributing to the design and implementation of interactive systems, such as:
  • Procedural animation
  • Cloth simulation
  • Player controls
  • AI creatures
  • NPC interactions

Perks

• Benefits:
  • Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage (starting on the first day)
  • Pet Insurance (optional)
  • Compassionate Leave
  • Pre-tax Wellness Stipend
  • Pre-tax Work from Home Stipend
  • 401K Program with Company Match
  • Mental Health Resources (Headspace membership, Employee Assistance Program - CCA)
  • Discount Portal for Everyday Goods and Services
• Employee Initiatives:
  • Inclusive and diversity initiatives (Grow Together)
  • Support for personal and professional development

Application Instructions

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.
• The company is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Company Information

• We are a small studio dedicated to crafting unique and high-quality interactive experiences.