Technical Designer

The Role

ProbablyMonsters is seeking a Technical Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing, iterating on, and supporting key combat and narrative game systems.

WHO YOU ARE

• Experience shipping games as a tech, systems, or gameplay designer
• Opinions on what works and what does not based on experiences
• Understand when to focus on getting game systems over the finish line versus exploring new ideas
• Open-minded and enjoy being challenged with what you might consider good enough
• Relentless pursuit of making fun, creative game experiences
• Respectful and accountable communication style
• Insatiable curiosity about learning and developing games

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work with the senior combat designer to implement and balance AI enemy behaviors, state trees, and enemy types into the game
• Design and implement player abilities, skills, and other player-focused combat systems
• Support the narrative team by understanding their functional needs and implementing systems, creating blueprints, and reviewing their technical work for game submission
• Write gameplay design documents and collaborate with peers in other departments to ensure designs are implemented according to a shared vision and the game's direction

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2+ years of experience as a technical, combat, or systems designer
• Expertise with Unreal 5 Blueprints and GAS, along with scripting experience
• Strong documentation skills and ability to convey technical systems for implementation
• Self-driven with excellent time management and communication skills
• Experience working on at least one multi-platform AAA or AAA game
• Experience designing for multiplayer games and systems
• Knowledgeable in C++ (a bonus)
• Must already live near Dallas, TX, or be willing to relocate