Senior Gameplay Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Gameplay Designer (Gamedev): Building rapid 3D gameplay prototypes of physical interactions with animals, guiding a small team of programmers, artists, and animators as they flesh out those prototypes. Focus on using gameplay to evoke emotion and managing complexity to create memorable moments.

Location: This is a fully remote role. If you're outside of US timezones we ask that your day includes at least 4 hours of overlap with the team between 9am - 6pm, PT

Company

hirify.global is a game development company focused on creating experiences about the mesmerizing experience of interacting with wild animals.

What you will do

• Build rapid 3D gameplay prototypes of physical interactions with animals
• Review prototypes created by other designers
• Guide a small team of programmers, artists, and animators as they flesh out those prototypes
• Watch regular playtests and discuss feedback
• Mentor junior designers

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional game development experience
• C++ experience OR a strong C# background and open to learning C++

Nice to have

• An interest in science and biology
• Experience with Unreal and Blueprint scripting
• Experience with Blender or Maya
• Experience blocking out 3D environments
• Personal projects or anything you've made that speaks to who you are and what you're obsessed with