Technical Designer (3-Month Contract) - Remote

Overview

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

In Short

• Prototype and implement gameplay content.
• Collaborate with artists and designers to improve game content.
• Work with engineers to enhance design workflows.
• Assess requirements and provide effort estimates.
• Minimum of 5 years in game development required.
• Experience with modern text-based scripting languages.
• Must have shipped at least one product.
• Self-direction in a dynamic technical environment is essential.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills needed.
• Pluses include experience with cooperative gameplay and a passion for entertainment products.

Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years in game development, with at least 2 years of Technical Design experience.
• Confidence and familiarity with modern text-based scripting languages.
• Shipped at least one product, ideally an exploration and/or horror game.
• Self-direction and a proven ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and technical environment.
• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements in a remote-first workplace.