Location: On-site
Employment Type: Full-time
Assessment: Technical test required.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Technical Game Designer to join our team and help bring our game worlds to life. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on experience with Unreal Engine, and be confident working directly within the engine/editor to design and implement complex gameplay systems.You’ll collaborate closely with designers, artists, and programmers to create engaging gameplay experiences — from NPC behaviours and combat systems to quests and player interactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement gameplay mechanics directly in Unreal Engine.
• Develop and fine-tune NPC behaviours, combat systems, quests, and related gameplay features.
• Work closely with other disciplines to ensure high-quality integration of design and technical elements.
• Balance gameplay features for fun, challenge, and performance.
• Debug, test, and iterate on gameplay features to ensure optimal player experience.
• Contribute to documentation and share best practices across the design team.

RequiredSkills & Experience

• Proven experience as a Technical or Systems Designer within the games industry.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine (Blueprints and/or C++ exposure).
• Comfortable working hands-on in the Unreal editor.
• Demonstrated ability to implement gameplay features independently.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.

Desirable/ Preferred

• Experience designing or scripting AI/NPC behaviour trees.
• Familiarity with combat and quest systems in action or RPG titles.
• Understanding of performance optimisation and debugging in Unreal.
• A passion for crafting memorable gameplay experiences.

AdditionalInformation

This is an on-site position, and candidates must be willing to complete a technical test as part of the recruitment process.

CV to cvs@bigplanet.tech to apply