Level Up. ยท 1 week ago
Technical Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid LevelLevel Up is a gaming studio seeking a Technical Designer to help prototype, build, and iterate on core gameplay systems focused on combat and traversal. The role involves rapidly prototyping gameplay mechanics and collaborating with designers and animators to create responsive and enjoyable experiences.
ComputerInformation TechnologySoftware
Hiring Manager
Michael Barrett
Responsibilities
Rapidly prototype gameplay mechanics using Blueprints and UE5 tools
Translate high-level design ideas into playable combat and traversal systems
Iterate quickly based on playtesting, feedback, and performance considerations
Design, prototype, and refine player and enemy combat mechanics
Implement abilities, attacks, hit reactions, targeting, and timing systems
Work closely with animation and VFX teams to ensure combat feels responsive and impactful
Balance readability, player agency, and technical constraints
Prototype and develop traversal mechanics (e.g. climbing, vaulting, dashing, wall-running, grappling)
Tune movement parameters to achieve satisfying game feel
Ensure traversal systems integrate smoothly with level design and combat scenarios
Qualification
Required
Experience in the games industry
Ability to rapidly prototype gameplay mechanics using Blueprints and UE5 tools
Ability to translate high-level design ideas into playable combat and traversal systems
Ability to iterate quickly based on playtesting, feedback, and performance considerations
Experience in designing, prototyping, and refining player and enemy combat mechanics
Ability to implement abilities, attacks, hit reactions, targeting, and timing systems
Ability to work closely with animation and VFX teams to ensure combat feels responsive and impactful
Ability to balance readability, player agency, and technical constraints
Experience in prototyping and developing traversal mechanics (e.g. climbing, vaulting, dashing, wall-running, grappling)
Ability to tune movement parameters to achieve satisfying game feel
Ability to ensure traversal systems integrate smoothly with level design and combat scenarios
Company
Level Up.
Level Up. is an international partner to the games and immersive tech industry.
Founded in 2021
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase