Cold Iron Studios is in search of a Senior Technical Designer to bolster our combat team in the development of a new sci-fi third-person action game! This position is fully remote and open to applicants in the US and Canada.
The Senior Technical Designer will be integral in helping concept, design and implement gameplay mechanics and core systems for the game. In addition, as a member of our esteemed team, your expertise will serve as a guiding force, illuminating the path for your fellow teammates. Your role will extend beyond technical mastery, as you inspire and mentor teammates, fostering a culture of continuous growth to create a culture of excellence.
Responsibilities:
- Take full ownership of the assigned combat, design, and gameplay features.
- Design & implement high quality enemy AI, including behaviors and abilities using behavior trees and Unreal Blueprint.
- Create in-engine prototypes to prove out and demonstrate new ideas.
- Collaborate with the other contributing teams to create and refine our enemies look, feel, behaviors and AI abilities.
- Prioritize tasks effectively, meet deadlines, and maintain open communication with the Lead Combat Designer on AI gameplay initiatives for the product.
- Adhere to and enforce strict scripting guidelines within the project's structure & help define or refine AI content pipelines.
- Provide creative feedback and technical guidance in accordance to design direction and the product goals.
Requirements:
- At least one shipped title as a Sr. Designer in a combat specific or AI related role.
- Experience scripting AI gameplay and interactive sequences in action-adventure games and/or shooters.
- In-depth knowledge of Unreal Engine 4, especially its Blueprint scripting system.
- An aptitude for designing and implementing compelling combat experiences with unique setups.
- Skilled in using Unreal Engine for both blockmesh creation and scripting to streamline the level development and implementation process.
- Proficient in communicating complex ideas effectively and working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Education
No requirement.
Salary Range
$110,000-$130,000
Location
This position is fully remote and open to applicants in the US and Canada.
Please Note
At Cold Iron Studios, we recognize that diversity brings richness to our work, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. This position offers a significant opportunity to shape the visual identity of our games and make a substantial contribution to our studio's success..
We invite you to apply and take part in crafting unforgettable gaming experiences.
Exceptional employee benefits, Remote work; unlimited PTO in addition to 11 observed holidays plus company-wide shutdown between Christmas and New Year’s Day; Robust Medical, Dental, Vision insurance coverage for entire family; Company matched 401k vested immediately; Flex Spending Accounts, annual stipend to help cover work from home expenses, ultra-creative environment.
Top Skills
What We Do
Cold Iron Studios was founded in 2015 by three industry veterans who had a goal of creating games they want to play and building a team they love working with. Since then, the team has expanded to 45+ awesome developers. We’re a diverse group of passionate gamers with decades of experience developing and launching award-winning shooter and action titles.
Currently, the team is working on Aliens: Fireteam, a cooperative third-person survival shooter that drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain an evolving Xenomorph threat. Aliens: Fireteam will be available for purchase on Steam, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X in Summer 2021 with exact pricing to be announced at a later date.
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