Technical Designer, Player - Unannounced Game
Blizzard Entertainment, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
Overview
Job Title:
Technical Designer, Player - Unannounced Game
Team Name:
Unannounced Project
Requisition ID:
R026723
At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters. This role anchors the features and systems that drive combat, moment-to-moment gameplay, and progression in a new, unannounced open-world shooter for Blizzard.
You will bridge the gap between design and engineering with a focus on complex systems, visual scripting, rapid prototyping, and problem-solving. You will prototype ideas and guide them into the hands of designers and engineers, evaluating problems from the perspectives of all players and helping build features that are enjoyable for everyone.
You are comfortable with iterative, feedback-driven workflows, mindful of performance, and able to guide engineering efforts so systems are usable by non-engineers. You actively seek and implement input from the team and players, and adapt to changes in scope and priority while considering user experience.
This role is anticipated to be hybrid (some on-site, some work-from-home). Home studio: Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
Anchor features and systems for combat, moment-to-moment gameplay, and progression in an open-world shooter.
Bridge design and engineering, prototype ideas quickly, and guide them into production for designers and engineers.
Evaluate problems from casual to advanced players and help build accessible, enjoyable features.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create expressive gameplay experiences and iterate based on feedback.
Consider performance implications and steer engineering towards usable systems for non-engineers.
Adapt to changes in scope and priority while maintaining a focus on user experience.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a developer in a technical field with a focus on gameplay; Technical Designer experience preferred.
Experience scripting for game development and creating prototypes from scratch.
Comfort with 3D math concepts such as vectors and rotations.
Demonstrable knowledge of how gameplay features and systems work under the hood.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent grasp of standard mathematics, statistics, and probability as they pertain to game design.
Strong technical skills, including experience with visual scripting languages and/or industry-standard toolsets (Unity, Unreal, etc.).
Pluses
Proficiency with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine 5.
Prior experience on gameplay features or systems in AAA games.
Analytical ability to understand how to make games feel good to players.
Background in Gameplay Design or Systems Design.
Location & Work Arrangement The position is hybrid with on-site and remote work. Home studio: Irvine, CA.
Our Platform Best known for iconic universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com) is a division of Activision Blizzard, acquired by Microsoft. We publish immersive experiences across PC, Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World We are one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, home to franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. We support a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, and offer benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for Every World.
The video game industry is fast-paced and evolving; duties may change as directed by the company to support business needs.
Equity & Inclusion We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Email accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com to request assistance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity; we do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Rewards & Benefits We provide a suite of benefits for physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Eligibility varies by role and location. Examples include:
Medical, dental, vision, health accounts, life and disability insurance.
401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, and family leave.
Mental health and wellness programs, fitness programs, access to games, and additional voluntary benefits.
Relocation assistance if required.
U.S. base pay range for this role: $29.81 - $55.14 per hour. Final offer depends on experience, location, and performance. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
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Technical Designer, Player - Unannounced Game
Team Name:
Unannounced Project
Requisition ID:
R026723
At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters. This role anchors the features and systems that drive combat, moment-to-moment gameplay, and progression in a new, unannounced open-world shooter for Blizzard.
You will bridge the gap between design and engineering with a focus on complex systems, visual scripting, rapid prototyping, and problem-solving. You will prototype ideas and guide them into the hands of designers and engineers, evaluating problems from the perspectives of all players and helping build features that are enjoyable for everyone.
You are comfortable with iterative, feedback-driven workflows, mindful of performance, and able to guide engineering efforts so systems are usable by non-engineers. You actively seek and implement input from the team and players, and adapt to changes in scope and priority while considering user experience.
This role is anticipated to be hybrid (some on-site, some work-from-home). Home studio: Irvine, CA.
Responsibilities
Anchor features and systems for combat, moment-to-moment gameplay, and progression in an open-world shooter.
Bridge design and engineering, prototype ideas quickly, and guide them into production for designers and engineers.
Evaluate problems from casual to advanced players and help build accessible, enjoyable features.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create expressive gameplay experiences and iterate based on feedback.
Consider performance implications and steer engineering towards usable systems for non-engineers.
Adapt to changes in scope and priority while maintaining a focus on user experience.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a developer in a technical field with a focus on gameplay; Technical Designer experience preferred.
Experience scripting for game development and creating prototypes from scratch.
Comfort with 3D math concepts such as vectors and rotations.
Demonstrable knowledge of how gameplay features and systems work under the hood.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent grasp of standard mathematics, statistics, and probability as they pertain to game design.
Strong technical skills, including experience with visual scripting languages and/or industry-standard toolsets (Unity, Unreal, etc.).
Pluses
Proficiency with Blueprint scripting in Unreal Engine 5.
Prior experience on gameplay features or systems in AAA games.
Analytical ability to understand how to make games feel good to players.
Background in Gameplay Design or Systems Design.
Location & Work Arrangement The position is hybrid with on-site and remote work. Home studio: Irvine, CA.
Our Platform Best known for iconic universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft. Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com) is a division of Activision Blizzard, acquired by Microsoft. We publish immersive experiences across PC, Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.
Our World We are one of the world’s largest interactive entertainment companies, home to franchises such as Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush, and Bubble Witch. We support a diverse, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive, and offer benefits that promote physical, emotional, and financial well-being for Every World.
The video game industry is fast-paced and evolving; duties may change as directed by the company to support business needs.
Equity & Inclusion We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Email accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com to request assistance. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity; we do not discriminate on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.
Rewards & Benefits We provide a suite of benefits for physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Eligibility varies by role and location. Examples include:
Medical, dental, vision, health accounts, life and disability insurance.
401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, and family leave.
Mental health and wellness programs, fitness programs, access to games, and additional voluntary benefits.
Relocation assistance if required.
U.S. base pay range for this role: $29.81 - $55.14 per hour. Final offer depends on experience, location, and performance. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
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