Senior Technical Designer

Yellow Brick Games is seeking a Senior Technical Designer with deep expertise in Unreal Engine to help bring our creative vision to life. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing robust gameplay systems and their architecture from the ground up. As part of a smaller studio, we value autonomy, proactivity, and the ability to create and act on your own tasks to achieve exceptional gameplay experiences. Yellow Brick Games is based in Quebec City, Canada, and we are open to discuss remote-work situations. We are committed to diversity and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to place of origin, age, status, religious beliefs, personal orientations, or physical condition.

Responsibilities

• Gameplay System Design & Implementation : Design, prototype, and implement complex gameplay systems and mechanics using Unreal Engine’s Blueprints.
• System Architecture Design : Define and build the architecture of gameplay systems to ensure scalability, maintainability, and performance.
• Technical Competence & Autonomy : Work independently to identify, design, and implement systems with minimal supervision while proactively seeking ways to enhance the game’s quality and efficiency.
• Collaboration : Work closely with designers, programmers, and artists to ensure seamless integration of gameplay systems within the broader project vision.
• Tool & Workflow Creation : Develop tools and workflows that empower designers and improve iteration speed.
• Optimization & Debugging : Profile and optimize gameplay systems for performance and stability across various platforms.
• Documentation : Produce detailed and clear technical documentation to support the development team’s understanding and maintenance of systems.
• Proactive Contribution : Take initiative by proposing and developing innovative solutions to enhance the gameplay experience.

Requirements

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