What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Designer position at Snail Games?
Job Title : Lead Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint Designer
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.Location :
Hybrid preferred, fully remote possibleLimited to applicants residing in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maine, Missouri, New Jersey, Nevada, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming.The team operates in a remote fashion. The candidate is strongly preferred to be someone local to Southern California that can deliver milestones in person to Beverly Hills as frequently as once a month.Employment Type :
Full-TimeAbout Snail Games USASnail Games USA is a leader in the video game industry, known for delivering innovative and immersive experiences. The company specializes in developing culturally rich and complex games.Position OverviewA Lead Designer for an upcoming open world space game will be a visionary leader with a deep understanding of the survival game genre and have the capability to blend it with other game genres, such as logistics, 4X and exploration. They will drive a pillar of the game’s development, with responsibility for blending their mechanics and player experience with the overall vision of the gameWe are looking for an
Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint expert
to lead a small prototyping team, rapidly developing gameplay systems and mechanics. This role requires strong technical skills, leadership experience, and the ability to iterate quickly on new ideas.ResponsibilitiesBlueprint Development
Build and optimize gameplay systems using UE5 Blueprints.
Team Leadership
Manage, mentor, and support a small prototyping team.
Task Planning & Roadmaps
Define priorities, set milestones, and track progress.
Communication
Develop strong relationships with international partners and collaborate in distributing the work.
Rapid Prototyping
Quickly create and refine game mechanics through iteration.
Collaboration
Work with designers, artists, and engineers to integrate ideas.
Problem-Solving
Debug and fix Blueprint-related issues.
Optimization
Ensure Blueprint scripts run efficiently.
Documentation
Keep clear records of systems and logic.
Iterative Development
Adapt to feedback and refine designs.
Requirements
Expert in UE5 Blueprints
Advanced scripting, AI, UI, and animation setup.
5 Years Experience
At least 2 years in a lead or senior role.
Strong Leadership
Guide a small team, set clear goals, and manage workflows.
Task & Roadmap Planning
Organize work, define milestones, and track tasks.
Gameplay Systems Knowledge
Deep understanding of mechanics and player experience.
Rapid Prototyping
Quickly test and iterate on new ideas.
Multiplayer Experience
Knowledge of replication and networking in Blueprints.
Optimization Skills
Ensure Blueprint logic is clean and performant.
Agile Development
Comfortable adapting to changing design needs.
Bonus Skills
C Knowledge
Extend Blueprint functionality when needed.
Familiarity with Chinese cultureTechnical Art & Animation
Integrate animations smoothly in Blueprints.
Multiplayer Design
Experience developing networked gameplay.
Version Control
Familiar with Perforce, Git, or SVN.
JIRA & Task Tracking
Experience using JIRA or similar project management tools.Salary Range$110,000 - $150,000 per year salary
is based on experienceBenefitsHealth Insurance :
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Retirement Plans :
401(k) with company match.
Paid Time Off :
Generous PTO policy including vacation days with separate sick leave and holidays.
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Salary : $110,000 - $150,000
