Technical Designer - Monsters

Climax Studios; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in game development is seeking a Technical Designer to create engaging enemy systems for an upcoming AAA FPS game. This role involves implementing and systemizing enemy archetypes using Unreal Engine 5, requiring collaboration with various teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in AI Design and a passion for enriching gameplay through evolving challenges.

Benefits

Regular social events

Comprehensive health and insurance benefits

Company pension scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Bring your dog to work

Coffee, snacks, and healthy options

Qualifications

• Shipped at least one console title in a Technical Design or related role.
• Familiarity with animation integration: montages, sync markers.

Responsibilities

• Implement enemy behaviors from prototype to production.
• Build and maintain modular systems with Behaviour Trees and Blueprint logic.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint scripting

AI Design

Enemy threat readability

Gameplay design

Job description

Climax Studios Job Opportunity: Technical Designer

Climax Studios, established nearly 30 years ago, has a rich history of developing diverse digital experiences and has received multiple awards for its work.

We value creativity and passion for gaming. We welcome individuals who think differently, are willing to experiment, and push their boundaries.

Role Overview

We are hiring a Technical Designer to develop expressive enemies for our upcoming AAA FPS game. The role involves implementing, tuning, and systemizing enemy archetypes using Unreal Engine 5. Collaboration with design, animation, and code teams is essential to create challenging and integrated enemies.

Location

Our state-of-the-art studio is located in Gunwharf Quays, Portsmouth, overlooking the Harbour.

Minimum Requirements

• Shipped at least one console title in a Technical Design, AI Design, or related role.
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint scripting.
• Experience with Behaviour Trees, Blackboards, and AI logic.
• Understanding of FPS combat pacing, enemy threat readability, and encounter balance.
• Familiarity with animation integration: montages, sync markers, notifies, state machines.
• Passion for creating evolving enemy challenges to enrich gameplay.

Responsibilities

• Implement enemy behaviors from prototype to production.
• Build and maintain modular systems with Behaviour Trees, Blackboards, and Blueprint logic.
• Coordinate attack timing, hit reactions, and executions with animation teams.
• Maintain documentation and asset organization for enemy systems.

Perks & Benefits

• Regular social events, including parties and charity fundraisers.
• Comprehensive health and insurance benefits (medical, dental, life, income protection).
• Company pension scheme, cycle-to-work scheme, eye-care vouchers.
• Bring your dog to work, in-house clubs, and social activities.
• Coffee, snacks, and healthy options provided daily.

Additional Information

Role: Game Development - Design (Permanent, Full Time)

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