Gameplay Designer 2 [AQ-20290]

Job summary

Design, implement, debug, and refine missions, game modes, gameplay systems, combat encounters, objectives, and scripted events using Unreal Engine and other development tools. Own the quality of assigned work, document designs, collaborate across disciplines, and present and iterate on designs based on feedback.

Job details

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in interactive entertainment, renowned for pushing the boundaries of gaming and creating immersive experiences that captivate millions worldwide. As a vital contributor, you will have the unique opportunity to directly influence the core gameplay, shaping missions, modes, and combat systems that will thrill players and leave a lasting impression. Your expertise will be instrumental in bringing ambitious design visions to life, contributing to groundbreaking titles that define the industry and fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives and impactful contributions are celebrated. About The Company Join a pioneering company at the forefront of interactive entertainment, dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. This innovative studio is celebrated for its commitment to excellence, groundbreaking titles, and a culture that champions creativity and collaboration. Here, you’ll be part of a team that shapes the future of gaming, delivering captivating narratives and dynamic gameplay that resonate with players across the globe. About The Role Step into a pivotal role where your creativity and technical prowess will directly shape the player experience, making a tangible impact on our next generation of titles. You will be at the forefront of designing and implementing the core mechanics that make our games unforgettable. Your work will directly contribute to creating compelling challenges, dynamic encounters, and clear objectives that engage players on a deep level, ensuring every moment is impactful and memorable. What You’ll Do Ideate, design, and steward the development of engaging missions, compelling game modes, and innovative gameplay systems from concept through to final polish. Utilize industry-standard tools, including Unreal Engine, to create, implement, and debug intricate missions and gameplay mechanics. Take ownership of the design and quality of your assigned missions and gameplay systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of player experience. Actively collaborate with a diverse team of designers, technical designers, artists, and programmers to achieve a cohesive and compelling game vision. Serve as a key point of contact for various departments, facilitating clear communication and integration across disciplines. Implement memorable challenges, dynamic combat encounters, clear objectives, and impactful scripted events within the game engine. Participate in regular critique sessions, providing constructive feedback on your own work and that of your peers to continuously elevate design quality. Present your work effectively to design leads, adapting quickly to feedback and iterating on designs to achieve optimal results. Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the development process. What You’ll Bring We’re seeking a passionate and skilled individual who is eager to contribute to cutting-edge game development. Your blend of technical ability, creative vision, and collaborative spirit will be essential in this role, driving innovation and delivering exceptional player experiences. Demonstrated experience with visual scripting or scripting languages, ideally within Unreal Engine, showcasing strong technical capability. Solid understanding of game design fundamentals, including mechanics, constraints, and narrative integration. Proven knowledge and practical experience in implementing and utilizing gameplay systems within game levels. Experience working effectively in a collaborative, cross-discipline development environment. Proficiency with current scripting languages and level editors. Familiarity with game consoles and their associated development tools. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, fostering clear and effective collaboration. Awareness of accessibility and inclusivity within video games and workspace environments. Comfortable working with and communicating with other disciplines and teams. A proactive approach to identifying and improving workflows and pipelines. A positive, collaborative, and team-centric mindset. A genuine passion for games and the gaming industry. About Aquent Talent Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive. Client Description Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you’ll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose—where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed—you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you’ll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters. Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

What you’ll do

Design, implement, debug, and refine missions, game modes, gameplay systems, combat encounters, objectives, and scripted events using Unreal Engine and other development tools. Own the quality of assigned work, document designs, collaborate across disciplines, and present and iterate on designs based on feedback.

Requirements

Candidates should have practical experience with visual scripting or scripting languages, game design fundamentals, gameplay systems, and level editors, ideally including Unreal Engine. They should also be effective cross-discipline collaborators with strong communication and organizational skills, familiarity with console development tools, and an interest in accessibility, inclusive design, and improving workflows.

Benefits

• Subsidized Health Insurance
• Subsidized Vision Insurance
• Subsidized Dental Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan With Employer Match
• Free Online Training

Listed skills

• Dedicated · Preferred
• collaborative · Preferred
• Technical · Preferred
• Training · Preferred
• Health · Preferred
• Client · Preferred
• Clear Communication · Preferred
• Documentation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Development · Preferred
• mechanics · Preferred
• discipline · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Gameplay Design
• Mission Design
• Game Mode Design
• Gameplay Systems
• Unreal Engine
• Visual Scripting
• Scripting Languages
• Level Editing
• Combat Encounter Design
• Game Mechanics
• Narrative Integration
• Gameplay Implementation
• Design Documentation
• Cross-Discipline Collaboration
• Accessibility and Inclusivity
• Workflow Improvement

Job areas

• Creative & Media
• Art & Design
• Software
• Technology

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