Technical Game Designer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Remote from anywhere; working hours are 10 AM–7 PM GMT+3 with flexibility to adjust.

Company

Nekki is a game development studio with over 20 years of experience creating games for mobile, PC, and consoles, including Shadow Fight, Vector, SPINE, and Fight Me.

What you will do

• Implement combat system mechanics in C++ and Blueprints using Gameplay Ability System.
• Develop mechanics from prototype through final implementation in collaboration with programmers.
• Shape and polish gameplay results with game designers and animators.
• Investigate and diagnose gameplay and technical issues independently.
• Integrate combat content, including animations, sound effects, and visual effects.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience implementing gameplay logic in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
• Understanding of game design principles, especially for combat systems, and hands-on familiarity with action games.
• Ability to independently investigate and diagnose gameplay and technical issues.
• Ability to collaborate with programmers, game designers, and animators in a cross-disciplinary feature team.
• Conversational or higher English is required; the team primarily speaks Russian, with some English-speaking members.

Nice to have

• A portfolio of personal game projects or demos.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly, informal environment with shared gaming interests and internal gamejams, tournaments, and conferences.
• Support for professional development through specialized conferences and educational events.
• English courses, psychologist sessions, and educational programs.
• Remote work from anywhere with adjustable working hours.
• Internal coins that can be exchanged for merchandise.

Hiring process

• If there is no response within 7–10 days, the application will not proceed further.