About the role
Job Overview
Keywords Studios Asia is looking for AAA, experienced Technical Designers and Gameplay Engineers to join our Singapore-based team working on an exciting, new, and unannounced AAA project. This opportunity is based fully on-site at our Singapore Studio as a six-month contract with a possible extension. We are hiring across mid and senior levels, and responsibilities will be calibrated based on experience.
Keywords Studios is a global leader providing art services to AAA Publishers, with work seen across many of the top-selling titles on console and PC. You will work alongside seasoned developers bringing expertise from world-class AAA studios.
What You Will Do
- Design, implement, and iterate on complex and technically challenging gameplay systems and content.
- Write gameplay scripts to implement game content and prototype designs.
- Write and maintain technical design documentation for gameplay systems and content.
- Communicate with engineering, art, and other disciplines to produce implementation plans according to design specifications.
- Deconstruct broad specifications into actionable tasks for designers, engineers, technical artists, and artists.
- Drive and follow-up on the production of features, ensuring communication and collaboration across disciplines to meet deadlines.
- Conduct regular playtesting sessions to gather user feedback and inform subsequent design iterations and refinements.
- Polish the gameplay experience for quality and accessibility to ship amazing products.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of design principles and trends in the industry.
- Learn from and share knowledge with peers on a regular basis.
Candidate Requirements
Candidates should be/have:
- Professional experience in Technical Design, Gameplay Engineering, Gameplay Programming, or a closely related gameplay development role.
- Experience with Unreal, Unity, or proprietary engines.
- Experience contributing to at least one shipped title, ideally at AAA scale.
- Proficient in gameplay and mission scripting tools and languages (e.g. C++, C#, Lua, Blueprint or other visual scripting tools).
- Effective aptitude in basic programming principles.
- Confident in their technical ability to implement low-fidelity prototypes to prove out ideas.
- An interest in both the technical and design aspects of gameplay development.
- Effective technical communicators in both written and verbal mediums.
- Comfortable collaborating closely across design, engineering and other disciplines.
Additional Information
- Recruitment Process: Requires completing an online programming assessment, a game design assignment, and an interview with the Design Director.
- Location & Working Rights: Candidates must be based in Singapore and possess relevant working rights. Sponsorship and relocation are not offered for this contract opportunity. Remote work will not be considered due to client requirements.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) Commitment
Keywords Studios is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sex, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. If you require any adjustments during the process please let us know in your application. We are committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation. We especially welcome applications from candidates of underrepresented groups in the industry.