Senior Technical Game Designer, Game Prototypes

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NetflixGame Development
This is a remote position based in Canada., Eastern Standard Time (EST)Full-TimeSenior
Salary$120k-$170k per year
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Job Details

Required Skills
Unreal engine

Requirements

  • Proven experience in a technical game design or senior/lead game design roles across varied genres.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, with strong Blueprint implementation skills.
  • Demonstrated capacity to quickly create detailed documentation, including Game Design Documents (GDDs), system specifications, and technical design documentation.
  • Broad understanding of various game genres and the ability to articulate core design elements.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-moving, prototype-first environment with evolving scope and direction.
  • Strong communication skills for translating design ideas to technical and creative collaborators.
  • Active engagement with games and ability to provide well-informed perspectives on player experience.

Responsibilities

  • Design and implement gameplay mechanics across a diverse portfolio of game prototypes for cloud streaming platforms.
  • Author clear, well-structured game design documents, including mechanics specifications, system diagrams, and encounter designs.
  • Translate design documentation into functional, playable systems using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint.
  • Validate gameplay hypotheses through rapid prototyping to find the core fun elements.
  • Partner closely with engineers, artists, and producers to integrate and improve features for cross-disciplinary cohesion.
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