Technical Designer (hybrid/remote)

As a Technical Designer at Abstraction, your main responsibilities include collaborating with the design team to test and refine gameplay systems, assisting the programming team with scripting technical aspects, and taking ownership of specific gameplay features. Your role will be pivotal in ensuring that our AAA FPS projects meet the high standards of quality and performance we're known for.

To be considered for the Technical Designer position at Abstraction, candidates should have several years of experience in a technical design role, specifically in game design. Proficiency in scripting (particularly game scripting, not just visual scripting), programming skills, and a solid understanding of working with complex systems are also essential. Experience with first-person shooters is a plus.

At Abstraction, collaboration between designers and programmers is key to our success. Technical Designers work closely with both teams to ensure that technical implementations align with gameplay vision. This involves regular meetings, brainstorming sessions, and continuous feedback loops, allowing for iterative development and creativity to flourish.

Abstraction is committed to fostering growth in our team members, particularly Technical Designers. We provide ample opportunities for personal development, including workshops, training sessions, and mentorship programs. Employees are encouraged to take on new responsibilities, explore leadership roles, and engage in industry events, ensuring continuous professional growth.

Yes! The position of Technical Designer at Abstraction allows for hybrid or remote work arrangements, providing flexibility to our employees. We understand the importance of work-life balance, and we empower our team members to choose the working conditions that best suit their needs.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of projects you've worked on that required game scripting. Detail the scripting languages and tools you used, the challenges faced, and how your contributions impacted the game.

Discuss your approach to task prioritization, using the principles of Agile or similar methodologies. Explain how you assess urgency and importance, and provide examples from your experience where you've successfully managed multiple tasks.

Highlight your testing methodologies, such as playtesting, feedback collection, and bug tracking systems. Be specific about tools you’ve used and how you've integrated feedback into the design process.

Share your strategies for staying informed, such as following industry news, engaging in online forums, attending conferences, or taking courses. Emphasize your passion for continuous learning in the gaming industry.

Discuss techniques you've found successful, such as regular check-ins, using collaboration tools, and encouraging open feedback. Give examples of how you've facilitated communication in past projects.

Provide a specific example, detailing the situation, the technical challenges you faced, and the solution you implemented. Focus on the impact of your solutions on the overall project.

Share your perspective on the elements that contribute to an engaging gameplay feature, such as fun factor, ease of use, and how it enhances the player experience. Include examples of features you admire in existing games.

Explain your approach to receiving feedback, highlighting how you view it as an opportunity for growth. Provide examples where you've used feedback to refine your work effectively.

Discuss your knowledge of optimization techniques you've implemented in past projects, such as profiling, reducing assets, or improving algorithms, and the results of those optimizations.

This is your chance to express your enthusiasm for Abstraction and its projects. Discuss what excites you about their portfolio, their commitment to innovation, and how your skills align with their company values.