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Title: Associate Designer

Job Type: Design, Game Development/Publishing

Location: United States, Utah

Avalanche, a division of WB Games Inc., seeks an Associate Designer to join the team working on the upcoming game, Hogwarts Legacy, a new open world, action RPG set in the Wizarding World.

The Daily

• Works with the Production team throughout the development process to help create compelling gameplay and design systems
• Interface with the Story team to collaborate on game design
• Contribute to the strategic planning and design for new gaming projects
• Present design ideas, receive feedback, then adjust designs and metrics accordingly
• Implement game content such as world authoring in UE4, combat setups, event triggers and populating with gameplay objects
• Build basic layouts using Maya, kit sets and UE4
• Work in UE4’s blueprint tool
• Work with other departments to implement SFX, FX, missions and other gameplay mechanics
• Tutorial design and implementation
• Other duties may be assigned
  

The Essentials

• A passion for gaming and game development
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with Unreal 4 (UE4) and Maya
• Good understanding of UE4’s Blueprints
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, production-oriented environment
• Remain current on console games and a knowledge of game mechanics across a variety of genres and platforms
• Ability to collaborate with a design group and across other disciplines while maintaining a positive attitude
• Highly motivated self-starter and creative thinker with fresh ideas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative thinker with fresh ideas
  

Nice to Have

• Industry experience as well as a related undergraduate degree
• Pursuing a degree in Game Design or equivalent degree in a creative field strongly preferred. (Art/Illustration/Storytelling)
  

The Perks

• Exclusive WarnerMedia events and advance screenings
• Paid time off every year to volunteer for eligible employees
• Access to well-being tools, resources, and freebies
• Access to in-house learning and development resources
• Part of the WarnerMedia family of powerhouse brands
  

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