Senior Technical Level Designer

Archetype Entertainment is a new game studio in Austin, Texas led by industry veterans from BioWare and other AAA studios. Archetype is a division of Wizards of the Coast (Hasbro). We are building a development team with world-class talent to create a new science fiction universe for our first multiplatform roleplaying video game.

Our goal is to create the greatest story-driven roleplaying games in the world.

At Archetype, we believe there will always be a place for story-driven roleplaying games that put the player at the center of an epic personal narrative with impactful choices. We also believe that game studios should empower top developers and challenge them with ambitious projects that are shaped by a strong, clearly communicated creative vision.

We chose Austin because it is a great place to live and work. Austin is the capital of Texas and is a fast-growing city with a vibrant music scene, cosmopolitan culture, a world-class university (the University of Texas at Austin -- “Hook ‘em Horns!”), and scenic rolling hills. 

Archetype Entertainment is looking for a passionate, experienced, and collaborative Senior Technical Level Designer to help us build an amazing game-of-the-year caliber RPG. In this role, you will own content features and systems – collaborating closely with design, environment art, and engineering to provide the team with robust tools and pipelines for mission and level development.

The ideal candidate has built high-quality content as a designer, is a strong collaborator that enjoys working across teams, has a strong technical background, and is comfortable working with Unreal Blueprints.

What You'll Do

• Work closely with the Mission team leads to execute the design vision with a heavy emphasis on implementation.
• Collaborate across multiple teams – including level designers, engineers, environment artists, VFX and audio – to make our world systems come to life.
• Proactively seek out and resolve bottlenecks to improve efficiency and empower the design team to build outstanding high-quality and bug-free content
• Collaborate with other departments, ensuring relevant partners are involved and advised throughout development
• Act as a strong quality advocate for team, crafting content that is game-of-the-year caliber and helping others on the team achieve the same high quality
• Regularly play the game, providing constructive feedback and suggestions
• Remain up to date on industry trends and competitor games

What You'll Bring

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Game Designer with at least 1 shipped AAA title
• Experience working in, and technical proficiency with Unreal Editor
• Level scripting experience with a strong focus on implementing missions/quests, encounters, and scripted narrative sequences
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-sufficient and self-motivated, able to push something forward but also know when to ask for guidance

Extra Credit:

• Proficiency working in code, preferably using C++ in Unreal
• Experience implementing gameplay systems including player exploration or traversal toolkits, UI/UX implementation, or enemy AI behaviors
• Experience working on new IP from the beginning

We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer

Archetype is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process and need to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or coordinator.

The base salary range for this position is $108,200.00 to $178,100.00. The hiring range will vary based on factors such as experience, skills, location and market conditions. Additionally, employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package.

Our Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Time Off to Recharge: Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Financial Well-being: Generous 401(k) Match
• Life & Family Support: Paid Parental Leave
• Giving Back: Volunteer & Employee Giving Programs
• Level Up Your Skills: Tuition Reimbursement
• Exclusive Perks: Product Discounts & More!

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