Technical Designer

Role Overview

We are on the lookout for a Technical Designer to join our dynamic team at Escape Velocity Entertainment. This role entails establishing and managing the technical framework and standards for gameplay systems throughout our game development process. Serving as a pivotal link between creative and technical teams, the Technical Designer ensures the delivery of robust, reusable gameplay content. Our technical design unit provides essential components that empower other departments to craft sophisticated gameplay experiences effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with various disciplines to identify optimal solutions for achieving the collective vision for the game.
• Promote and maintain technical workflows and production pipelines.
• Serve as a technical authority within the team, ensuring the availability of superior tools, documentation, and best practices.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the game engine, its features, and supplementary development utilities.
• Ensure sound system architecture within the department, emphasizing reuse and performance optimization.
• Represent the technical design team's interests when collaborating with other departments.

Candidate Profile

• Demonstrates the ability to collaborate across disciplines and offer constructive, accessible feedback to team members.
• Proficient in technical scripting, including both visual and traditional text-based scripting approaches.
• Highly self-driven in tackling creative and technical problem-solving.
• Skilled in analyzing and breaking down the work of peers.
• Solid understanding of game mechanics and level design fundamentals.
• Communicates with clarity and precision.
• Capable of working independently.
• Preferred qualifications include:
• Familiarity with programming languages like C++.
• Knowledge of system optimization and technical constraints.
• Understanding of network replication and limitations.

About Escape Velocity Entertainment

Escape Velocity is a collective of passionate and skilled developers dedicated to a career-defining project supported by a committed publisher. Our unique culture cherishes the time, energy, and talents of both players and teammates, ensuring that every moment spent in development and gameplay is rewarding and meaningful. We operate fully remotely, welcoming team members globally, emphasizing honesty, autonomy, and a results-driven approach over working hours.

We nurture a culture of play that strengthens our game development and team bonds. We emphasize continuous improvement in all aspects of our work, ensuring we focus on what matters most.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (PTO) allowance.
• Studio closures during summer and winter holidays, separate from PTO.
• Comprehensive private medical and dental insurance.
• Access to a private mental health program.
• Annual health and well-being allowance.
• Discretionary bonuses linked to studio performance.
• Top-tier technology provided for home office setups.
• Additional regional benefits.

Application Process

To apply, please submit an application along with your resume or CV. Should your profile align with our needs, a recruiting team member will contact you to discuss the next steps in our hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Escape Velocity proudly fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace. We evaluate all candidates based on their qualifications and demonstrated capabilities without discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, or any other protected classification.