Technical Designer- Gameplay Engineer

Keywords Studios Plc; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Keywords Studios Asia is seeking experienced Technical Designers and Gameplay Engineers for its Singapore studio, on-site, to work on an exciting AAA project. This six-month contract may be extended based on project needs and performance.

You will design, prototype and implement gameplay systems, collaborating with design, engineering and art teams, while contributing to the overall gameplay experience and feature delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience in Technical Design, Gameplay Engineering or related role.
• Experience with AAA game development.
• Proficient in gameplay scripting languages (C++, C#, Lua, Blueprint).
• Able to collaborate across design and engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement complex gameplay systems and content.
• Write gameplay scripts to prototype designs.
• Maintain technical design docs for gameplay systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, art and other disciplines to plan implementations.
• Drive production of features to meet deadlines.
• Conduct playtesting to inform iterations.
• Polish gameplay to meet quality standards.

Skills

Technical Design

Gameplay scripting

C++ scripting

C# scripting

Lua scripting

Blueprint scripting

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

Proprietary engine

Job description

Keywords Studios Asia is currently looking to expand its team. We're currently looking for AAA, experienced Technical Designers with prior AAA game development experience. This opportunity will be based fully on-site at our Singapore Studio. This is a six month contract with possible extension.

Keywords Studios is a global leader providing art services to AAA Publishers. Our work can be seen across many of the top selling titles on console and PC. We've secured several exciting AAA IP projects and anticipating further project announcements in 2026. You'll get to work alongside seasoned developers bringing expertise from world class AAA studios.

At Keywords Studios we are looking for an accomplished, enthusiastic and self-motivated professionals to join our team working on an exciting, new and unannounced project.

Requirements

We are looking for enthusiastic and self-motivated Technical Designers and Gameplay Engineers to join our Singapore-based team working on an exciting, new, and unannounced AAA project.

This role sits at the intersection of design and engineering, with a focus on designing, prototyping and implementing gameplay systems, mechanics and content.

We welcome experienced Technical Designers, as well as Gameplay Engineers who enjoy working closely with design and want to have a greater influence on how gameplay features are conceived, prototyped and developed.

What you will do:

• Design, implement, and iterate on complex and technically challenging gameplay systems and content
• Write gameplay scripts to implement game content and prototype designs
• Write and maintain technical design documentation for gameplay systems and content
• Communicate with engineering, art, and other disciplines to produce implementation plans according to design specifications
• Deconstruct broad specifications into actionable tasks for designers, engineers, technical artists, and artists
• Drive and follow-up on the production of features, ensuring communication and collaboration across disciplines to meet deadlines
• Conduct regular playtesting sessions to gather user feedback and inform subsequent design iterations and refinements
• Polish the gameplay experience for quality and accessibility to ship amazing products
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of design principles and trends in the industry
• Learn from and share knowledge with peers on a regular basis

Candidates should be/have:

• Professional experience in Technical Design, Gameplay Engineering, Gameplay Programming, or a closely related gameplay development role
• Experience with Unreal, Unity, or proprietary engines
• Experience contributing to at least one shipped title, ideally at AAA scale
• Proficient in gameplay and mission scripting tools and languages (e.g. C++, C#, Lua, Blueprint or other visual scripting tools)
• Effective aptitude in basic programming principles
• Confident in their technical ability to implement low-fidelity prototypes to prove out ideas
• An interest in both the technical and design aspects of gameplay development
• Effective technical communicators in both written and verbal mediums
• Comfortable collaborating closely across design, engineering and other disciplines

We are hiring across mid and senior levels, and responsibilities will be calibrated based on experience

Our recruitment process will require you to complete an online programming assessment, a game design assignment and an interview with our Design Director.

Candidates must be based in Singapore

Benefits

Only those with relevant working rights for Singapore will be considered. Sponsorship and relocation is not being offered as part of this package.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment: Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.

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Role Information: EN

Studio: Keywords Studios

Location: APAC, Singapore

Area of Work: Game Development

Service: Create

Employment Type: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full Time, Remote