Onsite Technical Designer — Gameplay & Systems (Auckland)

Blind Squirrel Games; Auckland; Vor Ort; NZD 70.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Blind Squirrel Games is seeking a Mid-Level Technical Designer to join our Auckland studio for an upcoming project. This full-time, onsite role focuses on translating design goals into functional gameplay, spanning mechanics, interactions, and feature setup.

You will collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to gather feedback, test ideas, and implement improvements that meet creative direction and production milestones.

Qualifikationen

• 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).

Aufgaben

• 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.

Kenntnisse

Game design experience

Portfolio demonstration

Scripting languages

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Jobbeschreibung

Blind Squirrel Games is seeking a Mid-Level Technical Designer to join our Auckland studio for an upcoming project. This full-time, onsite role focuses on translating design goals into functional gameplay, spanning mechanics, interactions, and feature setup.

You will collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to gather feedback, test ideas, and implement improvements that meet creative direction and production milestones.