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Base pay range
140,000.00 / yr - $165,000.00 / yr
The Company
Classic video games deserve better. At Digital Eclipse, we treat them with the same care and respect given to other artistic mediums. In its original incarnation in 1994, Digital Eclipse pioneered accurate video game re-releases, emulating vintage arcade games well before “emulation” was a household word. 30 years later, we’ve been reborn as a new kind of studio - one dedicated to not only restoring gaming’s heritage, but to preserving it and keeping it alive and available for future generations.
We've launched critically acclaimed titles like Mighty Morphin Power Rangers : Rita’s Rewind , Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles : The Cowabunga Collection , and Atari 50 : The Anniversary Celebration , while also developing successful original IPs like #IDARB and collaborating with industry leaders such as Capcom and Disney. And we're just getting started.
The Role
The Lead Technical Game Designer bridges the gap between design, engineering, and production to ensure cohesive and well-documented gameplay experiences. This role is responsible for writing clear feature specifications, vetting and prioritizing UI / UX design concepts, and maintaining product consistency across projects. They act as a connective force, aligning team visions into a structured, executable design while also contributing creatively and analytically.
With a deep understanding of game mechanics, UI / UX, and tooling, help refine workflows, improve accessibility, and ensure design decisions are data-driven. Additionally, provide market research, competitive analysis, and hands-on problem-solving to keep projects moving forward. The Lead Technical Game Designer is both a facilitator and a problem-solver, ensuring seamless collaboration between departments while maintaining a player-focused approach.
What You’ll Do
- Ensure UI / UX flows are intuitive, especially for first party compliance.
- Write clear, concise feature specifications for engineers based on cross-team input.
- Lead and mentor a small team of designers, overseeing creative direction, workflow management, and collaboration to ensure high-quality design outcomes.
- Evaluate, prioritize, and document gameplay concepts in collaboration with engineers and producers.
- Oversee design consistency and connect department visions into a cohesive product flow.
- Create and manage SOPs for design frameworks, ensuring product-to-product consistency.
- Step into projects as needed to solve problems, maintain progress, and fill design gaps.
- Manage and provide guidance to team members when necessary.
- Learn, refine, and work with engineers to design internal tools to improve accessibility and workflow.
- Conduct deep dives into game mechanics, player expectations, and industry trends.
- Analyze competitor products, market data, and upcoming game releases for strategic insights.
- Shape and formalize game vision while contributing to creative and editorial direction.
- Deconstruct and analyze gameplay to refine mechanics and enhance player experience.
Must Haves
Bonus Points
To Apply
Please submit a resume and cover letter.
EEO Statement
Digital Eclipse is an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to equal employment regardless of race, religion or lack thereof, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, medical condition, veteran status, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology
Industries
Computer Games
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Salary : $140,000 - $165,000