Senior Technical Designer

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal; California (MO); On-site; USD 145,100 - 181,400; Full time

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment in California is seeking a Technical Designer to develop engaging gameplay experiences. The role requires past experience in designing and programming, along with strong teamwork and excellent communication skills. You will play a vital role in prototyping interactive objects and narrative sequences, ensuring high-quality game mechanics.

The ideal candidate has significant industry experience, a solid understanding of narrative principles, and fluency in languages like C++, C#, or Lua. Additional benefits, including an annual bonus, are provided.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in Technical Design for games.
• 2+ shipped games.
• Ability to identify and act on opportunities for improvements to tools and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Prototyping and implementing gameplay scenarios and mechanics.
• Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments.
• Fostering team cohesion and advising design leadership.

Skills

Technical Design

C++

C#

Lua

3D math

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Computer Science undergraduate degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other mechanics and systems.
• Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to effectively produce the assets and code support required for the areas you are owning.
• Fostering team cohesion, advising design leadership regarding communication breakdowns and personality conflicts.
• Working with minimal supervision while keeping lead designers and directors well-informed.

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in Technical Design for games
• 2+ shipped games
• Significant programming ability (Computer Science undergraduate degree preferred)
• Deep understanding of narrative principles and how to convey emotion through gameplay
• Expertise in 3D math
• Fluent in C++, C#, Lua, or other text‑based scripting language
• Ability to identify and act on opportunities for improvements to tools and workflows that can help the team be more efficient
• Self‑starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills

Bonus Skills

• Experience developing third‑person action games
• Experience with the following areas of design
• Behavior Trees
• Narrative Gameplay Sequences
• Encounter Design

Estimated U.S. base pay: $145,100 — $181,400 USD. Additional compensation may include annual bonus and other incentive plans.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.