Gearbox Studio, developer of hit games such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, is seeking a Technical Designer with strong technical skills, combined with a creative and collaborative mindset.
Gearbox offers excellent working conditions, including flexible and accommodating schedules, a competitive benefits package, and a substantial company contribution to the group retirement savings plan.
MISSION
As a Technical Designer, you will work closely with the Senior Technical Designer, the design team, and other disciplines to establish development standards that ensure the creation of performant, robust, and high-quality content.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead the development of interactive objects, scripted events, and other complex content elements.
- Contribute to prototyping and the iterative process, from paper concepts to the engine.
- Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure the content meets their constraints and objectives.
- Identify tooling needs and assist in their creation.
- Monitor level performance statistics and identify problematic elements.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working on 3 or more games, having participated in all stages of development, from concept to delivery.
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
- Strong scripting skills, applicable in both prototyping and final production contexts.
- Solid understanding of memory and performance concepts and their application in a modern game engine.
- Deep understanding of modern AAA action games and production practices.
- Experience with FPS or 3D action titles is considered an asset.
WHY JOIN US?
- Opportunity to work on exciting projects.
- Talented and collaborative team.
- Stimulating and healthy work environment.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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