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High Voltage Software

Technical Game Designer

Posted 17 Days Ago
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Remote
Hiring Remotely in Ontario, ON
Mid level
Remote
Hiring Remotely in Ontario, ON
Mid level
Design innovative gameplay experiences, implement gameplay components using Blueprint scripting, collaborate with teams, and enhance player engagement.
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High Voltage is seeking talented Technical Game Designers to join our growing team. In this role, you'll use your expertise in design tools, experience, and excellent sense of scale to enhance the quality of our projects and deliver fresh experiences that captivate players. If you're a game designer who's passionate about creating engaging gameplay, we want to hear from you.

Here are some of the exciting responsibilities you'll have:

  • Designing captivating experiences that push the boundaries and deliver innovative gameplay.
  • Leading the implementation of significant gameplay components from beginning to end, using skills such as Blueprint Scripting, Replication, Sequences, and Replays.
  • Collaborating closely with design leaders to develop and refine engaging gameplay experiences.
  • Employing Unreal Blueprint to execute in-game content.
  • Being the go-to person for complex content implementation that challenges current systems or requires significant input from artists, designers, and engineers.
  • Iterating, polishing, and balancing gameplay mechanics and systems.
  • Advocating for an immersive player experience and crafting compelling user stories.
  • Testing and validating your work on target hardware.

Join High Voltage, and let us supercharge your future!


Requirements
  • 3+ years of game design experience in the game industry, with a minimum of one shipped game.
  • 2+ years of experience with Unreal Engine 5 in a design or tech design capacity
  • Self-motivated and proactive in identifying design and technical issues, with a willingness to seek assistance when necessary.
  • Proficiency with visual scripting languages, particularly UE Blueprints (2 years).
  • Experience working on multiplayer games.
  • Proven ability to create functional prototypes.
  • Strong analytical and creative thinking skills with an in-depth knowledge of gameplay mechanics and how to create engaging experiences for players.
  • Technically skilled and capable of working independently in a small team environment as part of a larger team.
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with others.
  • Passion for video games.

Bonus points:

  • Unreal Engine experience with Lumen and World Partition
  • Secondary technical skills (animation, UI/widgets, advanced Blueprint systems).
  • Exposure to multiplayer projects or performance optimization workflows.
  • Portfolio with shipped or production-quality levels.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you'll enjoy the following:

  • Opportunity to work on some of the biggest AAA games in the industry
  • Great work-life balance
  • Collaborative and casual work environment
  • Competitive salary
  • Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision
  • 401K plan

Salary range: $60,000 to $75,000 CAD

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located in ON.

High Voltage Software is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any other classification protected by Federal, State or local law.

https://www.artstation.com/highvoltagesoftware

Role Information: EN
Studio: High Voltage
Location: Americas, Canada
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Remote

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Top Skills

Blueprint
Unreal Engine 5
Visual Scripting

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