Job Description
We are looking for a mid-to-senior level technical designer with a focus on game feel. Candidates should be interested in narrative-driven gameplay experiences, and have a passion for creating subtle and expressive control schemes that feel seamless in the player’s hands.
As a technical designer at our studio, you will be responsible for making the game feel great to play. We’re looking for someone who is experienced with technical animation workflows in Unreal Engine and is comfortable creating asset and tool specifications with animators and engineers. Some of your responsibilities will include:
- Implementing and polishing character and camera controls
- Designing gameplay that feels performative and cinematic
- Tuning game feel to achieve expressive and subtle character behavior
- Collaborating with designers and engineers to specify and develop engine tools
- Working with the animation and narrative teams to develop asset libraries
- Driving scenes forward independently until they’re ready for feedback
Requirements & Qualifications
- Deep knowledge of game feel programming
- Proficiency with Unreal Engine & Blueprints
- Familiarity with animation in Unreal Engine
- Excellent communication skills, particularly in a small team setting
- Independent problem solver
- Passion for performative, narrative-driven gameplay experiences
Bonus Skills
- Proficiency using C++ with Unreal Engine
- Technical animation specialization
- Ability to write clear, well-formatted specification documentation
- Remote work experience
Additional Job Details
- All-remote role, with optional on-sites in Los Angeles, CA
- We are interested in both full-time, part-time, and freelance contracts
- Competitive compensation, insurance and time off for salaried roles
Please send your contact information, CV/resumé, portfolio, links to demo reels and released games, as well as your availability and FT/PT preferences to [email protected] for the team to review with "INTERAL TEAM: Technical Designer" in the subject line. While we hope to respond to everyone who applies, we cannot guarantee a response.