Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, with an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, winning multiple awards along the way.
We have a new state-of-the-art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Albert Dock in the city centre of Liverpool.
We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Designer with proven technical design skills & experience working on console titles to join our award-winning team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on a AAA IP where you will be responsible for designing and implementing enemy creatures into the game, owning features from prototype phase to completion in production. This is a great opportunity to work with a team of passionate and experienced designers on a AAA project.
Requirements
1. Experience working as a Technical Designer on at least one published console title.
2. Experience with technical design work related to designing and implementing enemy characters.
3. Proven experience working within Unreal Engine 5.
4. Strong proficiency with Character Behaviour Trees.
5. Proven experience working with character animations and character A.I.
6. Strong proficiency in scripting with Blueprints.
7. Ability to take a feature from the vision phase to prototype and then into production.
8. Ability to communicate effectively with artists, programmers, and animators.
9. Enjoys a creative challenge with the passion and motivation to make great games.
10. Experience in helping to plan and schedule workflows.
Responsibilities
1. Create and maintain documentation for all owned features.
2. Take ownership and responsibility for designing, setting up, and implementing enemy creatures into the game.
3. Adhere to project vision for best practices, methodologies used, and quality benchmarks.
4. Work within the wider design team to champion best technical practices.
5. Provide constructive critique and solutions during reviews.
6. Self-motivate as well as motivate other members of the team.
Benefits
1. Excellent holiday package.
2. Regular social events.
3. Fresh fruit and snacks.
4. A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
5. Ongoing training and development, with career progression.
6. Great harbourside location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, and coffee shops.
7. Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA.
8. Group Life Insurance.
9. Employee Assistance Programme.
10. Private Dental Insurance.
11. Group Income Protection.
12. Company Pension Scheme.
13. Cycle To Work Scheme.
14. Eye-Care Vouchers.
Perks
1. Bring your doggo to work! We're a dog-friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
2. Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast, and some not-so-healthy snacks.
3. In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
4. Regular socials include Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties, and some great charity fundraising events.
Role Information:
Studio: Climax Studios
Location: Europe, United Kingdom, Liverpool
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Service Type: Design
Employment Type: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time, Onsite
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