Senior Gameplay Technical Designer

Team Name:

Unannounced Project

Job Title:

Technical Designer, Player - Unannounced Game

Requisition ID:

R026723

Job Description:

At Blizzard, we craft genre-defining games and legendary worlds for all to share. Through unparalleled creativity and storytelling, we create immersive universes and iconic characters that are beloved across platforms, borders, backgrounds, and generations - only made possible by building a work environment that nurtures the artistry of game development and unleashes the aspirations of our people.

We are seeking a Technical Designer to anchor the features and systems that will drive combat, moment-to-moment gameplay, and progression in a new, unannounced open-world shooter for Blizzard.

In this role, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between design and engineering. Our Technical Designers have a strong aptitude for complex systems, visual scripting, rapid prototyping, and problem-solving. You have demonstrable knowledge and/or experience in the technical setup of player-focused gameplay. You are able to quickly turn an idea into a hands-on prototype and then efficiently guide it into the hands of designers and engineers. You can evaluate problems from the perspectives of all types of players—from the most casual to the most advanced—and help build features and designs that make Blizzard games enjoyable for everyone.

You are the type of developer who dives headfirst into complex systems that manifest in expressive gameplay. You tend to find quick, efficient alternative solutions when others assume they’re blocked. You are driven by accessibility and simplicity and excel at working alongside other disciplines to create exhilarating, moment-to-moment gameplay experiences for our players. You are comfortable with an iterative, feedback-driven workflow. You are mindful of the performance ramifications of your work and can guide engineering efforts to build systems usable by non-engineers. You actively seek and implement input from both the team and players. You can quickly adapt to changes in scope and priority and consider the user experience in everything you do.

This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The home studio for this role is Irvine, CA.

Requirements

• 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 comfortable creating prototypes from scratch
• Comfortable working with 3D math concepts such as vectors and rotations
• Demonstrable knowledge of how gameplay features and systems work under the hood

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• 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 working on gameplay features or systems in the AAA space
• Analytical prowess in understanding how to make games “feel good” to players
• A background in Gameplay Design or Systems Design
  
  

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

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Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush™ and Bubble Witch™. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered!

The video game industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We Provide a Suite Of Benefits That Promote Physical, Emotional And Financial Well-being For ‘Every World’ - We’ve Got Our Employees Covered! Subject To Eligibility Requirements, The Company Offers Comprehensive Benefits Including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.
  
  

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/.

In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.