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Summary: The Horizon Team at Meta is building a social User Generated Content (UGC) platform where people can find people, places, and things they care about -- a Metaverse without constraints where people have freedom of identity and expression and can experience living virtual worlds that could not exist in the real world. Our vision is to build a global-scale UGC platform where the world’s creators, performers, and more will be able to create their place, and enable their communities to connect, engage and play in all kinds of ways. We are driven to create a safe and compelling metaverse for never-ending exploration -- our journey is just the beginning, come join us. As a Technical Game Designer on the Meta Horizon team, you’ll be at the forefront of prototyping, designing, and shipping VR-best experiences for the ever-expanding Horizon metaverse. You will work with teams of designers, artists, engineers and more to explore innovative core mechanics and game loops for first-party content across Horizon Worlds. Required Skills: Technical Game Designer Responsibilities: 1. Design end-to-end experiences with satisfying and novel core mechanics and loops 2. Create prototypes independently and in collaboration with other designers 3. Help establish preliminary processes to align cross-functional teams 4. Contribute to strategic decisions, working with the Design and Product teams 5. Give and solicit real time feedback from other designers to continually raise the quality and craftsmanship of the product 6. Partner with PMs, engineers, researchers, content strategist & QA, overseeing the implementation of the user experience from product conception to launch - as well as post-launch design support 7. Quickly solve issues with your cross-functional leads including user research, data science, and product management 8. Clearly articulate prototypes, design decisions, and concepts to a vast set of internal stakeholders, 9. Advocate for game design and help us build a great, welcoming, and inclusive game design community within Reality Labs and throughout Meta Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: 10. 8+ years of game design experience or a minimum of 2 shipped titles on any platform that have been successful (highly rated, critically acclaimed, award-winning, etc.) 11. Experience with technical aspects of game design such as coding in Unity with C# or C++ 12. Experience leading end-to-end development efforts and designing games from concept to launch and live ops 13. Experience coordinating and collaborating with a broad range of cross functional teams to bring a vision to life 14. A portfolio that features some games you have prototyped or shipped, and showcases your game design skills Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: 15. Experience developing or designing VR or AR games 16. General design knowledge across a range of design specializations 17. Experience in design strategy in addition to fluency in executing such as tuning the feel of the game 18. Experience utilizing research and data to drive strategy and decision making 19. Experience with TypeScript Public Compensation: $165,000/year to $231,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits Industry: Internet Equal Opportunity: Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

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What You Should Know About Technical Game Designer, Meta

Are you ready to dive into the thrilling world of game design? Join the Horizon Team at Meta as a Technical Game Designer, where your creativity can help shape the future of the metaverse! Located in Columbia, SC, you will be at the cutting edge of crafting immersive User Generated Content (UGC) experiences that connect individuals and communities in groundbreaking ways. In this exciting role, you'll collaborate with a diverse team of designers, artists, and engineers to develop engaging VR experiences that push the boundaries of what's possible. You'll have the chance to design intricate game mechanics and core loops that keep players coming back for more. Your innovative spirit will be crucial in prototyping fresh ideas and working alongside other talented creators to refine these concepts. Not only will you contribute to strategic decisions, but you'll also help create a welcoming game design community at Meta. With your extensive experience in game design – whether it's from shipping critically acclaimed titles or engineering captivating game experiences in Unity – you’ll take charge in launching and maintaining these digital worlds. This is more than just a job; it’s a chance to be part of something transformative, where your work impacts the way people interact in virtual spaces. So, if you're looking for a role that combines your passion for gaming with the opportunity to help craft a new reality, this is the place for you!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Technical Game Designer at Meta?

As a Technical Game Designer at Meta, you will be responsible for designing unique gaming experiences by creating and refining core mechanics. You'll prototype these experiences, work on cross-functional teams, and provide real-time feedback to improve the game’s quality. Additionally, your role involves overseeing the implementation from conception to launch, effectively collaborating with product managers, engineers, and other creative professionals.