Senior Technical Designer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Designer (Unreal Engine 5): Implementing complex UI screens and platform-specific systems for AAA titles with an accent on UMG, input remapping, and PC-specific interactions. Focus on solving complex technical problems and optimizing the player experience within the Unreal Engine 5 ecosystem.

Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles, USA or Vancouver, Canada)

Company

A studio founded by the original creators of the Call of Duty franchise, focused on providing creative freedom to develop extraordinary AAA games.

What you will do

• Implement complex UI screens using Unreal Motion Graphics (UMG).
• Build platform-specific features and systems, such as unique mouse interactions for PC.
• Support large-scale systems including player-facing input remapping and control presets.
• Collaborate with engineering to configure hardware-specific defaults and overrides for settings.
• Develop smart, efficient technical solutions to complex problems without compromising player experience.
• Ensure the delivery of bug-free, highly polished experiences that meet AAA industry standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in the games industry, having shipped at least two titles.
• Expert-level understanding of Unreal Engine 5, including UMG, the input stack, and save data.
• Deep understanding of current PC gaming trends and the Jedi franchise.
• Experience with text-based scripting, visual scripting, or programming languages.
• Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
• Strong collaboration skills and a solution-oriented mindset.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in C++.