Game Designer, Technical (Contingent)

What you will do: Prototyping, implementing, and owning gameplay scenarios, narrative‬ sequences, interactive objects, AI behaviors, and other mechanics and‬ systems‬. Communicating with animation, programming, and art departments to‬ effectively produce the assets and code support required for the areas‬ you’re owning‬. Collaborating closely with lead designers and directors to effectively act‬ on feedback and quickly iterate‬. What skills will you use: 2+ years of industry experience in Technical Design for games‬ Strong programming ability (Computer Science undergraduate degree‬ ‭ preferred)‬ Understanding of narrative principles and how to convey emotion‬ through gameplay‬ Proficiency in 3D math‬ Fluent in C++, C#, Lua, or other text-based scripting language‬ Self-starter with excellent communication and teamwork skills‬ ‭ Bonus Skills‬ ‬‭Experience developing third-person action games‬ Experience making improvements to tools and workflows‬ ‬‭Experience with the following areas of design‬ Behavior Trees‬ Melee‬ Combat Systems‬ Enemy & boss design‬ ‭ ‭Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression, and gender reassignment), race (including color, nationality, ethnic, national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees, and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. #LI-SP3 At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more. The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate. $56.70 — $65 USD Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights.