Activision
Technical Designer - High Moon Studios
Activision, Carlsbad, California, United States, 92009
Job Title: Technical Designer - High Moon Studios
If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Job Description: Great Games Start with Great People! This is a significant time in our company’s history - and one of the most exciting times to join us. We are seeking a versatile, self-directed game designer with strong technical abilities and a passion for problem solving. Technical Designers are a vital connection between Design and Engineering, able to communicate and engage with both disciplines “in their language.”A Technical Designer should have experience with a wide variety of scripting languages and game engines and should be comfortable learning “on the fly.” Technical Designers should be able to absorb a large scripting base quickly and use that knowledge to inform and empower other designers.What you’ll be doing…Work closely with designers, engineers, and other content creators to craft compelling gameplay systemsTackle complicated problems creatively while considering design needs versus production realitiesDrive gameplay systems from paper concepts all the way to shippable productsRapidly prototype and iterate on experimental gameplay in order to “find the fun”Act autonomously to track down issues or improvement areas and implement novel solutionsHelp develop and maintain a robust set of scripting solutions that empower content designersTo succeed you must have…Experience working with scripting languages in professional game development (such as Python, Javascript, C#, Lua, and/or other script languages)3+ years game industry experienceProven understanding of gameplay mechanics and the game design processPassion for crafting systems, mechanics, and meta-game loopsExcellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skillsWe’d love it if you also have…A technical degree or work experience in a technical design roleExperience with the Call of Duty engine (Radiant) or scripting language (GSC)Ability to read and understand C++Experience developing a networked multiplayer gameExperience scripting complex animated sequencesHigh Moon Studios is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.highmoonstudios.com.RewardsWe 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/ .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
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If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Job Description: Great Games Start with Great People! This is a significant time in our company’s history - and one of the most exciting times to join us. We are seeking a versatile, self-directed game designer with strong technical abilities and a passion for problem solving. Technical Designers are a vital connection between Design and Engineering, able to communicate and engage with both disciplines “in their language.”A Technical Designer should have experience with a wide variety of scripting languages and game engines and should be comfortable learning “on the fly.” Technical Designers should be able to absorb a large scripting base quickly and use that knowledge to inform and empower other designers.What you’ll be doing…Work closely with designers, engineers, and other content creators to craft compelling gameplay systemsTackle complicated problems creatively while considering design needs versus production realitiesDrive gameplay systems from paper concepts all the way to shippable productsRapidly prototype and iterate on experimental gameplay in order to “find the fun”Act autonomously to track down issues or improvement areas and implement novel solutionsHelp develop and maintain a robust set of scripting solutions that empower content designersTo succeed you must have…Experience working with scripting languages in professional game development (such as Python, Javascript, C#, Lua, and/or other script languages)3+ years game industry experienceProven understanding of gameplay mechanics and the game design processPassion for crafting systems, mechanics, and meta-game loopsExcellent written, verbal, and electronic communication skillsWe’d love it if you also have…A technical degree or work experience in a technical design roleExperience with the Call of Duty engine (Radiant) or scripting language (GSC)Ability to read and understand C++Experience developing a networked multiplayer gameExperience scripting complex animated sequencesHigh Moon Studios is wholly owned by Activision. To learn more about our studio, please visit us at www.highmoonstudios.com.RewardsWe 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/ .In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $29.81 - $55.14 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role’s range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.
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