WB Games / Avalanche ยท 2 days ago
Advanced Designer, Technical
California, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$112K/yr - $208K/yr
8+ years expWarner Bros. Discovery is a leading company in the entertainment industry, known for its iconic content and beloved brands. The Advanced Technical Designer will be a key technical expert in the design team, responsible for prototyping and implementing high-quality gameplay features for a new online multiplayer RPG, while collaborating closely with design, engineering, and art leadership.
Computer Games
Responsibilities
Lead the creation of rapid prototypes for new gameplay systems and features, allowing for quick iteration and validation
Collaborate closely with the design team to build complex gameplay systems, supporting tools, and advise on best practices for technical implementation
Work closely with engineering and technical art teams to ensure the design vision is achieved, is technically sound, and meets performance budgets
Design, implement, and iterate on complex gameplay features using Unreal Engine Blueprints and other scripting tools
Mentor other designers on technical design best practices, optimization, and Unreal Engine workflows
Perform peer reviews for Blueprints and other technical design work, championing a high standard of code and implementation excellence
Help define and document technical standards for design-created content
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional game design experience, with a heavy focus on technical design
Experience on at least one successfully-published large-scale multiplayer online game title or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree in a related field (Computer Science, Game Design) or equivalent work experience
Expert-level proficiency with the Unreal Engine, especially Blueprints
Exceptional understanding of all game development disciplines and their inputs into the content pipeline
Strong problem solving, debugging, and troubleshooting skills
Clear, concise, and transparent communicator, with an ability to mentor and explain technical concepts to team members
Preferred
A passion for online multiplayer RPGs
Deep experience with online games and live-service games
Deep knowledge of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in online gaming
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
An employee wellness program
Life and disability insurance
A retirement savings plan
Paid holidays and sick time and vacation
Company
WB Games / Avalanche
Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase