Technical Game Designer at thatgamecompany

The role

This designer-programmer hybrid role focuses on crafting high-quality interactive experiences within a small studio environment. You will collaborate with engineering and design teams to drive the development of core gameplay systems and technical tools.

What you'll do

• Craft technical systems that enable core gameplay features
• Create fluid user interactions with rich feedback and polished game feel
• Improve the creative pipeline and toolsets for the design team
• Collaborate across disciplines to implement and refine game features
• Prototype and iterate on interactive systems like AI and physics
• Test and refine implementations within the level editor

What you'll bring

• Proficiency in C++, C, or C# for 3D gameplay prototyping
• Experience with visual scripting and 3D game engines
• Background in multiplayer game development and live operations
• Ability to provide a portfolio of previous work
• Willingness to complete a technical test during the process

Your impact

You will enhance the player experience by delivering highly tuned gameplay systems and immersive feedback. By improving internal tools and pipelines, you will empower the design team to create more complex and engaging content efficiently.