Senior Game Designer, Project R.I.S.E

About the role

We are looking for a passionate and experienced game designer who specializes in Unreal Engine to join our Shanghai Studio. You will be working on one of our new projects. You should be able to independently design new features and systems, and support their implementation. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in crafting second-to-second action gameplay, including level mechanics, layout design, and enemy/AI behavior.

Responsibilities

• Prototype gameplay content (mechanics, enemies, level interactivity) by yourself with minimal dependencies on other disciplines.
• Hands-on design and iteration of new features, game mechanics, and gameplay content.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to follow your designs from initial documentation through to final in-engine polish.
• Support the development of the game with any additional skills.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of professional experience as a Gameplay Designer with a portfolio demonstrating combat gameplay and/or level content created by yourself using Unreal Engine & Blueprint.
• Proven ability to implement enemies, NPCs, and combat mechanics into interesting encounters.
• Proactive doer who takes responsibility and pride in their own work when given the freedom to work independently.
• Strong cross-discipline communication skills.
• Being a great teammate – we believe making games is a team sport.
• A self-starter approach to using AI. You've found ways to use it in your day-to-day work, experiment, figure things out, and bring the same energy to every new challenge.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with level design tools and concepts.
• Proven track record of building level blockout.
• Experience with combat AI and familiarity with Unreal Behavior Trees.
• Extensive knowledge of Unreal's GAS – from Gameplay Effects to Ability Modifiers.

Location

This role is based in our Shanghai office. If you are not local, our relocation team will help you with your move to Shanghai, China. We provide comprehensive support not only for you but also for your family!

About Supercell

Supercell is a games company from Helsinki, Finland, with offices also in San Francisco, Seoul, Shanghai, and London. Our mission is to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. We put together the best teams and give them the freedom and independence to succeed by taking risks, failing, sharing learnings, and killing lots of projects.

The Shanghai studio is Supercell’s first international game development studio. Our vision is to be a world-class international studio, making new global hit games while leveraging the unique advantages of the game development scene in China and broader Asia.

Benefits

We structure our compensation and benefits to help you enjoy your time here fully. Relocation support is available no matter where you’re moving from. Our dedicated mobility team and partners will ensure the process is as smooth as possible for you and your family, including pets.