Arena Gameplay Designer

About the Role

We are seeking a Gameplay Designer to contribute to the Boxer project, a PvP live service game. In this role, you will build out arenas, as well as gameplay systems and tools for dynamic events and interactables. This position involves working primarily in Unreal Engine 5 with proprietary tools and systems.

Location: U.S. East Coast or UK (Remote). Work Type: Contract.

Responsibilities

• Create dynamic environmental and interactable gameplay systems and tools.
• Assist with asset integration and kit development tasks.
• Develop and utilize BP scripts to trigger events and gameplay workflows.
• Design and build out arenas for gameplay.
• Work to identify and fix bugs in a live service environment.
• Address replication within a network environment to ensure systems replicate properly.

Technical Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5) and Blueprints (BP).
• Proven experience in Gameplay Design.
• Experience shipping products that used Blueprints.
• Familiarity with live service game development.
• Knowledge of replication and replication systems.
• Experience creating environmental and interactable gameplay elements.
• Proficiency in bug fixing and triggering events.

Non-Technical Skills

• Ability to work independently, take direction, and execute tasks effectively.
• A sense of ownership and the drive to manage initiatives.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Level Design, including building simple layouts and blockouts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other supplemental insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program — contributions typically allowed within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) available with the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and perks through associations including CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants to address questions about benefits and resources, plus a certified Career Coach.