Senior Technical Designer - Gameplay Implementation (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Designer - Gameplay Implementation (Gamedev): Designing, implementing, and refining gameplay systems and technical features for the top-down action RPG Last Epoch with an accent on system stability and technical implementation. Focus on bridging design intent with technical execution, prototyping features in-engine, and optimizing complex interconnected gameplay systems.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the US)

Company

hirify.global is a fast-growing studio focused on creating extraordinary top-down action RPGs.

What you will do

• Diagnose and resolve issues in existing gameplay systems, including combat, progression, and abilities.
• Improve the reliability, stability, and maintainability of complex interconnected systems.
• Design and tune gameplay features that support long-term player engagement.
• Prototype gameplay features directly in-engine using scripting or visual scripting tools.
• Collaborate with engineering and design to bridge design intent with technical implementation.
• Create clear technical design documentation, logic flows, and implementation specs.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in technical or systems design on shipped games.
• Deep understanding of top-down ARPGs, including itemization, progression, and combat flow.
• Hands-on experience debugging, tuning, and improving gameplay systems.
• Experience implementing features in-engine via scripting or visual scripting.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar game engines.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States.

Nice to have

• Direct ARPG development experience.
• Experience supporting live games and long-term iteration.
• Familiarity with balance tuning and data-informed design.
• Experience improving internal workflows and iteration speed.

Culture & Benefits

• Environment valuing open communication and close-knit teamwork.
• Strong emphasis on ownership and professional growth opportunities.
• Commitment to full inclusion and reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
• Equal employment opportunity (EEOC) compliant workplace.