Technical Designer

the hive; Birmingham; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Flix Interactive Ltd is seeking a Technical Designer to help deliver gameplay features and content for AAA Unreal Engine projects. You’ll work at the intersection of design and technology, prototyping, building and polishing ideas with Design, Art, Engineering and Animation teams.

Ideal candidates have Unreal Engine experience, Blueprint knowledge, and a drive to learn and grow within a collaborative studio based near Birmingham or remotely in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in games development or technical design.
• Prototyping and iterating gameplay features in-engine.
• Understanding of gameplay logic and level design principles.
• Strong problem-solving and attention to real-time performance.

Responsibilities

• Prototype, implement and iterate gameplay features and systems in Unreal Engine with the design team.
• Build and maintain Blueprint logic for gameplay systems and interactive environments.
• Create playable levels from white-box to production-ready quality.
• Translate design requirements into robust and maintainable implementations.
• Troubleshoot gameplay and content issues while meeting performance targets.
• Iterate on features from playtesting and feedback, documenting progress.
• Collaborate across Design, Art, Engineering and Animation and own features end-to-end.

Skills

Gameplay prototyping

Team collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Blueprints

Job description

Technical Designer

UK Remote or West Midlands-based / Full-Time Contractor

Please note: We welcome applicants who prefer to work from home; however, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Role ID: FLX-R120

Role:

Help us deliver gameplay features, systems and level content for AAA Unreal Engine projects for our high-profile clients. Working at the intersection of design and technology, you’ll use Unreal Engine and Blueprint to prototype, build and polish ideas alongside Design, Art, Engineering and Animation. A great step for someone eager to learn and grow with experienced colleagues.

Responsibilities:

• Prototype, implement and iterate gameplay features, mechanics and systems in Unreal Engine with the design team.
• Build and maintain Blueprint logic for gameplay systems, scripted events and interactive environments.
• Build playable levels and content from white-box through to a high standard of quality.
• Translate design requirements into robust, practical and maintainable implementations.
• Troubleshoot gameplay, Blueprint and content issues, keeping content within project performance requirements.
• Iterate on features based on playtesting, feedback and technical requirements, and contribute to clear documentation.
• Collaborate across Design, Art, Engineering and Animation, flag dependencies early, and own your features through to a production-ready state.

Essential:

• Experience in games development or technical design, including personal projects, internships or coursework.
• Practical experience with Unreal Engine and good knowledge of Blueprints.
• Experience prototyping, implementing and iterating gameplay features in-engine.
• Understanding of gameplay logic, scripting and level design principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and awareness of real-time performance limits.
• Familiarity with a 3D package, preferably Maya, and with content pipelines and asset management.
• Eagerness to learn proprietary tools quickly, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

Desirable:

• AAA or co-development experience.
• Modular, reusable Blueprint systems beyond basic scripting, plus basic C# or Python.
• Experience with combat, AI, 3C’s, interactions, mission logic or open-world content.
• Multiplayer, live-service or DLC experience.
• Profiling and optimising content, and working with version control.

What We Offer:

Based just outside Birmingham, Flix is made up of welcoming, passionate, active gamers who support one another in all aspects of development. We offer you to:

• Join a friendly, nurturing work environment with the opportunity to build games as part of an extremely talented, ambitious studio.
• Work on market-leading AAA titles and IP with globally reputable studio and publisher partners.
• Be part of a sustainably growing game developer studio as we consciously expand our team and projects on a case-by-case basis.
• Learn within an independent studio across a wide range of projects and opportunities both internal and external.

If you love making games and you would like to contribute to a team and project where your drive and skills will be welcomed and encouraged, then we would love to hear from you.

GDPR COMPLIANCE – When applying for this job you’re authorising Flix Interactive to store your application information and distribute it to the appropriate email inboxes of senior team members in order to review your role eligibility.

Your application will be stored on a private cloud based online system for processing. If you would like us to update, delete or refine your application please email [e-mail]. Your request will be appended within 30 days of receiving your email.

Please note – In compliance with GDPR law your data will be used for recruitment purposes only. We are unable to accept candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this opportunity at this time.

Flix Interactive Ltd is an equal opportunities employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief, and marriage or civil partnership status. We also encourage applications from underrepresented groups in the gaming industry.