Senior Technical Designer

Xbox Game Studios company building the future of the Halo series with Unreal Engine
$117,200 - $229,200
Backend
Staff Software Engineer
Hybrid
5000+ Employees
6+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior Technical Designer

Join Halo Studios, part of Xbox Game Studios, as we shape the future of the iconic Halo franchise using Unreal Engine. We're seeking a Senior Technical Designer to collaborate with our talented teams in creating inspiring gameplay experiences. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work on one of gaming's most beloved sci-fi universes while pushing the boundaries of technical design.

As a Senior Technical Designer, you'll work closely with Designers, Artists, and Engineers to implement creative visions and experiences in-engine. Your responsibilities include optimizing workflows, creating tools and pipelines, and solving complex technical challenges. The role demands both technical expertise and creative problem-solving skills, as you'll be instrumental in prototyping new features and ensuring technical requirements are met while maintaining the high standards expected of the Halo franchise.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement, allowing up to two days of remote work per week. You'll be joining Microsoft, a company committed to empowering every person and organization on the planet to achieve more. Our culture emphasizes growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, with strong values of respect, integrity, and accountability.

This is an excellent opportunity for experienced technical designers who want to contribute to world-class projects and help shape the next generation of Halo games. You'll be working with cutting-edge technology, particularly Unreal Engine, and will have the chance to influence the technical direction of future Halo experiences.

The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to work on a franchise that has captivated millions of players worldwide. If you're passionate about technical design, have a strong background in game development, and want to be part of creating the next chapter in the Halo saga, this position offers the perfect blend of technical challenge and creative opportunity.

Last updated 8 days ago

Responsibilities For Senior Technical Designer

  • Increase content creation efficiency by helping designers and engineers identify solutions
  • Create tools and scripts that optimize production
  • Ensure technical requirements are met and provide creative solutions
  • Create guidelines to prototype content and techniques for proof of concept
  • Maintain awareness of industry trends and solutions
  • Network and recognize top talent within specialized area

Requirements For Senior Technical Designer

Python
Java
JavaScript
  • Associate's/Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
  • 6+ years experience in game development and design
  • Have shipped at least 1 title released to consumers
  • 5+ years experience of game engines (e.g., Unreal)
  • Experience shipping console/PC titles with Unreal Engine 4 or later
  • Must pass Microsoft Cloud Background Check

Benefits For Senior Technical Designer

Medical Insurance
Education Budget
Parental Leave
  • Industry leading healthcare
  • Educational resources
  • Discounts on products and services
  • Savings and investments
  • Maternity and paternity leave
  • Generous time away
  • Giving programs
  • Opportunities to network and connect

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