Senior Gameplay Designer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Fully remote. Candidates outside US time zones must include at least 4 hours of overlap with the team between 9am and 6pm PT.

Company

Giant Sparrow is developing a game centered on the mesmerizing experience of interacting with wild animals, combining classic fairytales, Jim Henson, and Junji Ito-inspired aesthetics.

What you will do

• Brainstorm new interactions between humans and animals.
• Build rapid 3D gameplay prototypes in Unreal Engine.
• Tune movement controls, physics, and animal responses to create tactile, expressive, and lively gameplay.
• Collaborate with programmers, animators, and artists to move prototypes toward shippable experiences.
• Create art briefs, provide feedback, participate in playtests, and lead iteration discussions.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game development experience.
• Strong gameplay prototyping ability with C++ experience, or a strong C# background and willingness to learn C++.
• Experience creating expressive gameplay interactions and designing 3D gameplay spaces.
• Experience with non-standard gameplay systems and an experimental approach to early prototype development.
• Ability to work remotely and maintain at least 4 hours of overlap with 9am–6pm PT when outside US time zones.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unreal Engine and Blueprint scripting.
• Familiarity with Blender or Maya.
• Interest in science, biology, or natural systems.
• Personal game projects, experimental prototypes, or indie releases.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a small, senior team of four people.
• Take a hands-on role in exploring and shaping the direction and feel of the game.
• Fully remote work environment.
• Healthcare benefits and a 401k.