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&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Would you enjoy the freedom to create AAA games working from anywhere in the UK, including our Liverpool studio?&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;We are looking for an experienced Senior Technical Level Designer to join the early development of a new, AAA, Unreal 5 multiplayer action game. This bold project aims to break new ground, blending genre transcending gameplay mechanics around vehicular and on foot combat and deeply embedding them into a unique gameplay environment as part of a unique and vibrant universe. We’re building an elite, diverse first-party team and this is your opportunity to help shape a future blockbuster!&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;You will oversee the technical aspects of the Level Design Team, working directly with the Lead Level Designer, the Level Design Team, and the Code Team. This is a great opportunity for an ambitious individual looking for their next challenge, as the team is at an early stage, giving you a chance to support the Level Design Team by implementing tools and systems and defining the workflows and level design technical standards, and see the game through its entire journey.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Key Responsibilities&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Oversee the creation and implementation of tools and system design features into the game working with Technical Directors, Engineers and other collaborators.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Find and implement solutions to complex technical problems.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Develop and test best practises to standardise work methods and then train the LD team up on them.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Act as a technical reference point for team members.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Serve as a bridge between the tech and design teams providing technical support and technical guidance.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Create concise specifications and documentation for new tools / features.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Ensure that colleagues comply with the technical standards and that the levels are to metrics specification and budget constraints.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Proactively identify and raise upcoming technical issues to the Level Design Lead.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Work with the engineering team to ensure that level design needs are being met while engineering boundaries are maintained.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Review the tools and pipelines and look for improvements in efficiency.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Optimization and debugging of the levels.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Prototype new features and mechanics.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Accurately plan work.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Requirements&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Have experience in a Technical Level Designer role with shipped projects in that role.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Solid analytical and problem-solving skills.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Ability to own and deliver high-quality work, with minimal guidance from others.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Programming and scripting experience with knowledge of C++ and blueprints.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Knowledge of 3D modelling software.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Ability to communicate effectively both to Directors and to team members across all disciplines.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Energetic and positive attitude.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Pro-active communication.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Exceptional knowledge of Unreal 4/5.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Significant professional game development experience with an impressive portfolio.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;/div&gt;&lt;div&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Firesprite is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, with a commitment to a culture of inclusion and mutual respect for all employees from every walk of life, reflecting the community we make games for. &lt;/em&gt;&lt;em&gt;We welcome and encourage applications from all suitable applicants regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/div&gt;

Senior Technical Designer (Systems) - Design - Dark Horror

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