Principal Technical Gameplay Designer

A company is looking for a Principal Technical Gameplay Designer to shape and elevate core gameplay experiences for an unannounced project.



Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and implementation of gameplay systems, including navigation, combat abilities, and AI behaviors
Collaborate with engineering teams to enhance proprietary frameworks and tools
Mentor team members and champion the gameplay vision through iteration and feedback


Required Qualifications:

7+ years of experience as a Technical Gameplay Designer, with at least one shipped title
Deep technical expertise in scripting, state machines, and gameplay systems design
Experience designing multiplayer gameplay systems (co-op or competitive)
Knowledge of AI behaviors, including behavior trees and perception systems
Familiarity with Unreal Engine and the Gameplay Ability System is a bonus