Senior Technical Gameplay Designer

2 weeks ago


San Mateo, United States Manticore Games Inc. Full time

We seek a Technical Designer to develop combat, gameplay features and systems for our new action-packed combat-focused MMO. Our headquarters are located in San Mateo, CA but this role can be fully remote.

Responsibilities:

  • Utilize the Core editor to develop gameplay and combat elements through LUA scripting.
  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, producers, engineers, and artists to design, implement, and refine combat and gameplay features.
  • Work alongside gameplay teams throughout all development phases to ensure an optimal combat and gameplay experience.
  • Establish and enhance the logic for low-level inputs within the engine using LUA scripting.
  • Demonstrate strong technical proficiency in LUA scripting and a deep understanding of gameplay and combat mechanics.
Requirements:
  • 5+ years of experience with LUA scripting
  • 10+ years of game development experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work under tight deadlines
  • Passion for creating and implementing engaging experiences across multiple platforms
  • Strong creative eye for detail
  • Deep understanding of what makes games enjoyable and current best practices
  • Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and adaptability in a changing environment
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey designs and provide creative and technical feedback to diverse stakeholders
  • Ability to explain technical concepts and collaborate effectively with non-technical team members
Pluses:
  • Deep knowledge of MMORPGs, Lootershooter, and roguelike games
  • Experience building games on Core, Roblox or any UGC platforms
  • Experience using Unreal Engine.
  • Experience programming in C++


$88,000/year to $150,000/year

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