Salary
£28k - £51k
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A Technical Designer contributes to game development by implementing and refining gameplay systems, missions, and features through scripting languages, proprietary tools, and node-based visual scripting, ensuring technical functionality and creative intent are maintained. They are responsible for designing, prototyping, iterating, polishing, and debugging gameplay content and systems, balancing mechanics for an optimal player experience, and maintaining documentation for workflows and technical processes. Supporting workflows such as scripting pipelines, tool development, and gameplay system integration, they also help identify and address technical risks, optimize performance, and reduce maintenance challenges. Technical Designers collaborate extensively with design, engineering, art, animation, audio, narrative, and cinematic teams to ensure the seamless integration of assets and systems, contributing to the overall quality and technical robustness of the game.
£28k - £51k
£25k
£30k
£35k
£40k
£45k
£50k
£55k
Unity
Frostbite
Python
C
MEL
Perforce
Git
Shotgrid
Technical implementation via scripting
troubleshooting & DCC tool creation
Audio QA automation
performance optimisation
visual scripting workflows
Collaboration
Communication
Feedback integration