Designer, Technical

Job Description

Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We've been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world's largest franchises. Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what's next!
Title: Designer, Technical
Job Type: Design, Game Development
Location: United States, Utah
The Daily
• Create, Maintain, and Manage gameplay assets using Unreal Editor
• Works with the gameplay team to understand, iterate and prototype large gameplay systems
• Works closely with Engineering teams to understand available tools, structures and already existent systems to prototype as efficiently and efficiently as possible
• Collaborate closely with the design team to understand gameplay objectives and translate them into technical solutions
• Present design ideas, receive feedback, then adjust designs and metrics accordingly
• Own, drive and implement subsystem assets which contribute to larger gameplay
• Work in Miro, Confluence and other design communication tools
• Other duties may be assigned
The Essentials
• 5+ years of experience progressively complex industry experience within discipline
• A passion for gaming and game development
• Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker with fresh ideas
• Undergraduate degree (in Game Design or Computer Science) or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with Unreal 4/5 (UE4/5)
• Excellent understanding of UE5 editor and asset creation
• At least basic understanding of C++/Software development structures
• Ability to prototype efficiently in a fast-paced development environment
• Ability to work in large international teams
• Remain current on console games and a knowledge of game mechanics across a variety of genres and platforms
• Proficient at giving and receiving feedback
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Nice to Have
• Experience with SQL
• Previously released game titles

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Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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