Salary - $95K - $115K DOE
Crystal Dynamics is seeking a Senior Technical Designer that
has a passion for scripting, firefighting, improving workflow pipelines, and
solving tough technical design challenges. We’re looking for creative
candidates with a technical aptitude to build the foundations, infrastructure,
and tools our designers use to build fun and exciting levels and player
experiences.
· Implement game features based on designs using our internal tools.
· Define and redefine workflows, improving the efficiency of other Designers.
· Support the level design team as a technical resource for new design tools and systems.
· Build tools and other workflow improvements for other designers to make great gameplay content.
· Work across development teams to conceptualize, prototype, continually iterate, balance and tune features and gameplay based on feedback.
· Be an advocate of the tool base and suggest/implement improvements to internal pipelines where it makes sense.
· Contribute to the implementation of gameplay solutions in the game environment.
· Advocate for clear and consistent documentation.
· Proactively identify design workflow issues and prescribe solutions.
· 7+ years of experience in a level or systems design role with at least one shipped AAA console title, preferably as a Senior Designer.
· Expertise with visual scripting tools; strong scripting experience.
· Experience with level editors and game engines.
· Strong collaboration and communication skills.
· Excellent troubleshooting and analytical abilities.
· Programming experience a plus (C/C++).