Staff Technical Designer (Unreal Engine)

TL;DR

Staff Technical Designer (Unreal Engine): Designing and implementing major gameplay systems and interactive features with an accent on rapid prototyping and modular architecture. Focus on building systemic open-world mechanics and optimizing performance for modern 3D games.

Location: Must be based in Montreal, Canada (minimum 4 days a week in office)

Company

One of the world's leading media and entertainment companies, owning brands like NBC, Universal Pictures, and Peacock.

What you will do

• Own the design and implementation of major gameplay systems and interactive features from concept to polish.
• Rapidly prototype gameplay concepts using Blueprint scripting and technical tools.
• Develop scalable, modular, and systemic open-world mechanics to encourage player creativity.
• Collaborate with engineering, art, animation, and UX teams to deliver high-quality experiences.
• Implement and optimize AI behaviors, State Trees, and event-driven frameworks.
• Mentor other designers on implementation practices and systems thinking.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5+ using Blueprint scripting.
• Proven track record of shipping at least one commercial game or major feature.
• Deep understanding of game design principles, usability, and game feel.
• Knowledge of performance optimization, including CPU-conscious scripting, culling, and streaming.
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Nice to have

• Scripting experience in Lua, C#, or Python.
• Experience with AI systems, behavior trees, and navigation.
• Familiarity with performance profiling in large-scale open-world environments.
• Experience with multiplayer or network-aware gameplay systems.
• Ability to create custom editor tools and designer workflows.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a global leader in media and entertainment.
• Inclusive culture with a strong tradition of community engagement.
• Collaborative environment working across multidisciplinary teams.