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Senior Technical Designer - Unannounced Survival Game

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We Want You

A new world and a new journey await you. It is a world different from any other Blizzard has created. If you’re a passionate game developer, and, well, a good human being, then we’d love to talk to you. We have a new AAA survival game in the works, set in a new IP for PC/Console. It’s going to be amazing, and we’d love to bring you along for the ride. Together, we’ll build something big, bold, and beautiful.

As a Technical Designer, you will have proven experience working in a collaborative team environment, building shippable game features and gameplay system architecture in visual scripts for modern AAA titles. You will take your understanding of engines and scripting languages, along with your designer intuition to create scripts that drive complex systems and engaging content which will help foster Blizzard’s core value of “Gameplay First”. You will develop and own fundamental building blocks of gameplay, complex gameplay implementation, game systems, pipelines, and standards. You will also work closely with engineers to develop and improve the engine and tool features.

We need your help with:

• Cultivating and maintaining collaborative relationships with design, engineering, art, QA, and production
• Collaborating with other disciplines in the development of designer processes, tools, and workflows
• Championing designer tools and workflows
• Designing, implementing, and iterating on complex systems and content
• Developing gameplay systems architecture using in engine data and scripting
• Mentoring other designers to improve their scripting an implementation capabilities
• Contributing to design discussions embracing Blizzard's core value of "Every voice matters," creating a safe space for collaboration, communication, and creativity across all disciplines and departments.

What you’re good at

• 5+ years as a designer on the production of a AAA title
• 2+ years as a technical designer
• Shipped content in multiple design areas (levels, systems, encounters, UI, etc.)
• Experience in pipeline development and process improvement
• Experience in scripting or programming game content
• Deep understanding of design workflows in multiple game editors
• Ability to create design documents for game systems and tools features.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with AAA game engines such as Source, Unreal, Unity, or CryEngine
• Experience developing multiplayer games
• Experience with first person shooter or survival games
• Having a computer science, computer engineering, mathematics, or related degree.

You’ll need to provide us with:

• Cover Letter speaking to why you are interested in a technical design position and what you are currently playing
• Your Portfolio – Only digital applications will be accepted such as a website, blog, or online album. Physical media will not be accepted.
• A technical design test might be required.

We believe our team is good. Really good. Granted, we’re obviously biased. But we also believe there are lots of developers out there who can make us even better. You could be one of those people. If you’re looking for a team where inclusion, thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration are all seen as critically important, we believe our team could be a phenomenal fit for you. Join us and help craft our future!

Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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

Remote Policy: this is a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work from home. The possible home studios for this role are Irvine, CA or Albany, NY. We understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore possible interim options.

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/ .