Lead Technical Designer

2 months ago

Responsibilities: Welcome to Lightspeed LA (Irvine), the first U.S.-based, AAA game development studio for Tencent Games, where we are focused on building open-world games that emphasize an ambitious living world, sophisticated player-driven gameplay, and mature, thoughtful storytelling! Why join Lightspeed LA (Irvine)? Creation is the soul of our studio. For us, it’s not only about the exciting, new AAA open world game we’re developing, but also about team values and studio culture. We foster an open and transparent environment where everyone feels comfortable providing constructive feedback about all aspects of our games. We encourage the showing of work that’s still in progress We don’t attack or question unfinished work, we celebrate its promise We have a No Blame Culture where we blame the problem, not the person This is a safe place to fail, and we don't view failure as a negative, but as the natural result of pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas. We create together. We face challenges together. Most importantly, we succeed together. Responsibilities: Be the liaison between the World Design and Engineering teams Work with multi-disciplinary teams to optimize designer workflow, processes, and content pipeline Engage in complex technical areas such as AI, physics, animation, UI, and data management Be the go-to person for the implementation of complex scripted content that stretches the capability of open world systems and breathes life into the ambient world Requirements: 5+ years of proven game design and scripting experience in a professional environment A strong desire for solving complex technical and creative problems A good understanding of object-oriented programming patterns Assume responsibility for scripting intricate content and systems Set the bar for the design department’s implementation of scripted content Preferred Qualifications: Technical Degree (CS, IT, SE, CE, or equivalent work experience) is a plus Multiple programming languages: one of C/C++/C#/Java to a reasonable knowledge Ability to drive problem solving by predicting problems, producing test cases, and implementing fixes in systems and tools Strong experience with Visual Scripting languages (Kismet, Blueprint, etc.) A deep understanding of how open world systems affect gameplay Location State(s) California The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $111,160 to $204,460 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is a leading global game developer, with teams across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand and United Arab Emirates. LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for more than 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE(co-developed with KRAFTON, Inc.). LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices. Create Your Profile — Game companies can contact you with their relevant job openings.

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Lead Technical Designer

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