Onsite Technical Designer — Gameplay & Prototyping

Rippling, Inc.; Colombia; On-site; COP 48,000,000 - 62,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Blind Squirrel Games, an independent studio known for high-quality games, seeks a Mid-Level Technical Designer to join the Manizales team onsite. You will translate design goals into functional gameplay, implement features, and collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to align with project milestones.

The ideal candidate has hands-on game design experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to deliver cohesive player experiences across disciplines.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the game industry or related area.
• A portfolio demonstrating exemplary design experience working in interactive media.
• Familiarity with scripting and/or programming languages (e.g., C#, Python, Lua).

Responsibilities

• Participate in feature planning meetings and discussions.
• Design, prototype, and implement various gameplay mechanics, levels, UI/UX elements, and narrative components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists, engineers, and other designers, to create a cohesive and
• Iterate on design elements based on feedback from playtesting and other sources.
• Balance gameplay elements to ensure a fun and fair player experience.
• Deliver comprehensive design documentation (design specs, flowcharts, diagrams, storyboards) for each stage of the
• Communicate design ideas and rationale clearly to stakeholders.
• Stay informed about industry trends and incorporate best practices into your work.
• Other relevant duties and responsibilities assigned to help complete company or department objectives.

Skills

2+ years experience

Portfolio

Scripting languages

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Blind Squirrel Games, an independent studio known for high-quality games, seeks a Mid-Level Technical Designer to join the Manizales team onsite. You will translate design goals into functional gameplay, implement features, and collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to align with project milestones.

The ideal candidate has hands-on game design experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a proactive, collaborative mindset to deliver cohesive player experiences across disciplines.