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Senior Technical Game Designer at Eleventh Hour Games

Company: Eleventh Hour Games

Location: Remote

Job Type: Full-time

About the Role

Eleventh Hour Games, the studio behind the acclaimed action RPG Last Epoch, is looking for a Senior Technical Game Designer to help shape engaging gameplay experiences. This role blends game design expertise with technical implementation to create scalable, polished, and player-focused systems in a fully remote environment.

Job Overview

The Senior Technical Game Designer will work closely with design, engineering, UI, and production teams to create, implement, and refine gameplay systems. The position requires a strong understanding of ARPG mechanics, technical problem-solving, and hands-on implementation using modern game development tools and engines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Gameplay Systems Design: Design, implement, and fine-tune gameplay systems that support combat, progression, and long-term player engagement.
  • Technical Implementation: Prototype and develop gameplay features directly within game engines using scripting and technical tools.
  • Cross-Team Collaboration: Partner with engineers, designers, UI specialists, and production teams to align technical implementation with design goals.
  • Documentation: Create and maintain technical design documents, implementation notes, and feature specifications for development teams.
  • System Optimization: Identify technical challenges, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve gameplay systems through iteration and tuning.
  • Risk Assessment: Collaborate with production teams to scope features and identify potential quality, timeline, or maintainability risks.
  • Quality Improvement: Analyze player feedback, gameplay metrics, and bug reports to enhance player experience and system quality.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in technical design, systems design, game design, or a related discipline.
  • Strong understanding of top-down action RPG systems, progression, combat, and itemization mechanics.
  • Experience implementing gameplay systems using scripting, visual scripting, or equivalent tools.
  • Proficiency with game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms.
  • Strong debugging, problem-solving, and system iteration skills.
  • Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Interactive Media, or a related field is preferred.
  • Equivalent professional experience in technical game design will also be considered.
  • Additional training in gameplay systems, scripting, or interactive design is advantageous.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment with a globally distributed development team.
  • Opportunity to contribute to the ongoing success of Last Epoch and future projects.
  • Collaborative studio culture focused on creativity, ownership, and innovation.
  • Professional growth opportunities through cross-disciplinary collaboration and technical leadership.

If you are passionate about technical game design and building compelling gameplay systems, this Senior Technical Game Designer opportunity at Eleventh Hour Games could be an excellent fit. Join a talented remote team and help create unforgettable action RPG experiences for players worldwide.

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