Technical Game Designer

Endless Studios; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a youth-centered studio dedicated to creating meaningful games inspired by Emirati culture. As a Technical Designer, you will leverage your expertise in Unity to design and implement adventure gameplay, working closely with cultural partners to ensure authenticity. This innovative studio promotes a healthy remote work environment, allowing for flexibility and creativity. Your contributions will not only shape exciting gameplay but also inspire the next generation of creators. If you're passionate about making a positive impact through games, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Positive Work Environment

Diverse Team

Qualifications

• Experience in Unity for adventure gameplay design and implementation.
• Ability to collaborate with cultural partners for authentic game experiences.

Responsibilities

• Propose and implement engaging gameplay for adventure quests.
• Collaborate with teams to create immersive game experiences.

Skills

Unity

Quest Design

Technical Design Implementation

Scripting Systems

Collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Sandbox Engine

Job description

About the position...
We are seeking a talented, experienced (mid or senior) Technical Designer to join our design team to help develop narrative-based, adventure gameplay inspired by Emirati culture using our multiplayer creation sandbox engine and Unity. You will work directly with the design director, lead engineer, and the rest of the team on the design and implementation of quests that explore different eras in UAE history and contextualize traditional cultural practices through fun gameplay.

Our ideal candidate has experience using Unity to design and implement adventure gameplay, specifically doing quest design and technical design implementation in the Unity engine or using design tools like Unreal’s Blueprint system or other scripting system. This person will be a contributor to the growth, culture, and ultimate success of the project and studio.

The Technical Designer will also sometimes function as a 'player-coach' helping players and students use our sandbox engine to make their own games to explore Emirati culture and history.

As our Technical Designer, you will...

1. Propose and implement gameplay that challenges players to be curious and explore adventure quests in hand-crafted gameplay spaces.
2. Work with the Design Director, and the rest of the team to create compelling, immersive game experiences. Collaborate with Production to ensure design work is planned and progressing as expected according to project goals.
3. Work with our cultural partners to help make the game's world as authentic as possible to their culture and worldview.
4. Lead collaborative sessions with subject matter experts and other project stakeholders to explore opportunities to align gameplay with cultural goals.

Top Reasons to Work with Us...

1. Be part of an enthusiastic, diverse team who wants to make games with a positive impact.
2. Co-create an authentic game experience in collaboration with our Emirati cultural partners.
3. A positive, healthy remote work environment with flexible hours. We promote a culture free from crunch.

About Endless Studios...

Endless Studios is a youth-centered studio where the next generation of creators apprentice with professionals to create worlds and develop games. Inspired by the collective culture of open source software communities and the creative culture of game modding communities, Endless Studios operates as a globally distributed, massively open youth-focused game making studio and learning community. Through prior products like Minecraft.Edu, Gamestar Mechanic, The Endless Mission, Terminal Two, and XPrize Connect Code Games Challenge, the founding team at Endless Studios has touched the lives of millions over the past 10 years.

Candidates may be required to complete a pre-employment background verification screening.