Senior Game Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Game Designer (Unreal Engine): Crafting immersive, emotionally resonant gameplay spaces by blending exploration, storytelling, and player agency with an accent on level flow and environmental storytelling. Focus on owning complex levels from concept to final polish, including combat setups and scripting gameplay logic using Blueprints and Sequencer.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the United States)

Salary: $120,000 - $145,000

Company

hirify.global is an independent studio of storytellers and game-makers focused on creating the future of narrative-driven AAA experiences.

What you will do

• Own and deliver gameplay spaces from concept to final polish, integrating exploration, narrative, and combat into cohesive experiences.
• Collaborate with animation, art, tech designers, and engineering to develop levels and gameplay pipelines.
• Create and maintain Unreal Engine assets, scripting gameplay logic and interactions using Blueprints and Sequencer.
• Design and implement combat encounters, including initial setup and iteration with dedicated combat designers.
• Partner with production and leadership to define priorities, scope, and development milestones.
• Provide mentorship and feedback to other designers to foster collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Deep experience building levels in Unreal Engine, including proficiency with world partition and data layers.
• Strong scripting skills using Blueprints, animation, and presentation systems.
• Ability to design and implement combat encounters with a working knowledge of AI behaviors and player flow.
• Expertise in spatial design, readability, pacing, and player guidance.
• Must be based in the United States (as compensation is applicable only to US locations).
• Demonstrated ability to take content from prototype to polished final implementation.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture of creativity, collaboration, and responsible production practices.
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) matching and flexible PTO.
• Potential for incentive compensation, including equity and profit share.