Gameplay Technical Designer

Yellow Brick Games; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing studio in Quebec City, Yellow Brick Games, is seeking a Gameplay Technical Designer to develop innovative gameplay features using Unreal Engine. In this role, you will collaborate across disciplines to create robust systems, documentation, and enhance gameplay quality in an inclusive environment. This opportunity is positioned within a diverse team, allowing for autonomy and proactive contributions to gameplay development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Designer on a shipped AAA or high-quality indie game.
• Strong ability to design scalable gameplay features.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement gameplay systems using Unreal Engine’s Blueprints.
• Collaborate closely with designers, programmers, and artists.
• Produce detailed technical documentation to support development.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Technical Competence

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

Job description

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Responsibilities

• Technical implementation of gameplay systems using Unreal Engine’s Blueprints. With a focus on AI, combat and player facing features in collaboration with designers and programmers.
• Technical Competence & Autonomy: Work independently to identify, design, and implement systems with minimal supervision while proactively seeking ways to enhance the game’s quality and efficiency.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, programmers, and artists to ensure seamless integration of gameplay systems within the broader project vision.
• Tool & Workflow Creation: Develop tools and workflows that empower designers and improve iteration speed.
• Documentation: Produce detailed and clear technical documentation to support the development team’s understanding and maintenance of systems.
• Proactive Contribution: Take initiative by proposing and developing innovative solutions to enhance the gameplay experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Designer on at least one shipped AAA or high-quality indie game.
• Experience with AI, gameplay and animation systems.
• Strong ability to design and implement scalable gameplay features.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine Blueprints & Tools.
• High degree of autonomy, with the ability to effectively create, manage, and complete your own tasks.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across disciplines.

Nice to Have

• Knowledge about Unreal AI tools.
• Hierarchical task network (HTN) experience.
• Knowledge about Gameplay Ability System (GAS) of Unreal.

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