Senior Technical Game Designer (Unreal Engine)

Location: Remote, Санкт-Петербург, Russia

Company

Development of an unannounced AAA multiplayer shooter.

What you will do

• Own the design, implementation, and long-term evolution of immersion-focused gameplay systems.
• Translate creative goals into gameplay rules, technical requirements, prototypes, documentation, and production-ready implementations.
• Prototype, script, configure, and iterate gameplay features directly in Unreal Engine using visual scripting and data-driven content.
• Define and improve tools and workflows for immersion systems with engineering and technical teams.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Technical Art, Animation, UI/UX, Audio, Narrative, Production, QA, and other design disciplines.
• Run playtests, evaluate feedback, and improve usability, clarity, responsiveness, and player experience.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Game Design or Technical Game Design experience.
• Experience shipping at least one PC or console title.
• Strong hands-on experience implementing gameplay features in Unreal Engine.
• Advanced proficiency with Unreal Engine Blueprints and data-driven development workflows.
• Experience collaborating with engineers and technical disciplines on tools, systems, and implementation.
• Professional-level English and Russian communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with contextual interactions, environmental systems, or diegetic gameplay features.
• Experience with Gameplay Ability System, Data Assets, Data Tables, Gameplay Tags, and Enhanced Input.
• Experience developing custom Blueprint tools, editor utilities, or designer-facing workflows.
• Familiarity with C++ and the interaction between Blueprint and native Unreal Engine systems.
• Experience with animation systems and integrating audio, VFX, UI, and animation feedback into gameplay systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible work schedule.
• 100% paid sick leave.
• Additional perks depending on location, including private health insurance, English lessons, and sports activities.
• Opportunity to work on ambitious projects with experienced professionals.