What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Game Designer I (Remote or In-Office) position at Pipeworks Studios?
Job Description
Job Description
Description
Join Pipeworks Studios and make your mark on the gaming industry as a Technical Game Designer. Refine gameplay mechanics via playbooks to propagate throughout an exciting Unreal-based AAA project.
Based in the vibrant tech hub of Eugene, Oregon, with the flexibility of full remote work, this role is your chance to take UI from concept to implementation for a global audience. Immerse yourself in a role that blends game experience with creative problem-solving, all while enjoying competitive benefits and being part of a dynamic, innovation-driven community.
The ideal candidate for the Technical Game Designer I is an experienced professional with a design and / or engineering background focused on gameplay development. The Technical Game Designer I contributes to the project offering consultation / review as a direct contributor. This includes collaborating with stakeholders and clients across disciplines and projects.
Day To Day
Responsibilities
- Actively participate as a project contributor, collaboratively creating, communicating, and managing tasks independently
- Design, implement, and maintain technical systems and tools to support game design
- Provide detailed and iterative design documentation to support the development lifecycle
- Collaborate with engineers and other technical staff to ensure the successful implementation of game mechanics and features
- Communicate with external stakeholders, including clients, per project requirements
- Occasional travel, per project requirements
Skills Knowledge and Expertise
Must Haves
Education & Experience Required
What We Can Offer You
A Flexible Working Environment
Almost all of our roles allow for your choice of work location. We're happy to support our team no matter where they prefer to work : remote, in office, or hybrid.
Benefits
A Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Pipeworks Studios recognizes the importance of creating an environment where all of our employees feel included and empowered to bring ideas to the the table. We value each employee's unique experiences and perspectives and recognize that it is both the smart and right thing to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within our organization.
By diversifying our workforce, increasing equity, and ensuring that our individual differences are valued, we are better able to deliver an experience that reflects, inspires, and connects with our audience... because games are for everyone!
Pipeworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
Go to Pipeworks.com to see some of our continued efforts and our latest Diversity Report.
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications in a job description. Our top priority is finding the best candidate for the job and if you are interested in the position, we would encourage you to apply, even if you don’t believe you meet every one of the qualifications below.
