Intermediate Technical Designer

Intermediate Technical Designer

We are Vertigo Games

An award-winning, multi-platform game publisher and developer based in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Vertigo Games offers a portfolio of quality games that provide novel, powerful and full-featured gaming experiences.

Recent games include The 7th Guest Remake, Thief VR: Legacy of Shadow, Metro Awakening, Arizona Sunshine® VR Remake, and Arizona Sunshine® VR 2. Vertigo Games is a PLAION Group company and part of the Embracer Group, the largest group of developers in the world. As our Rotterdam studio is in full production of its most ambitious project to date, based on a global franchise, and with plans to start the next project this year, we are looking to recruit a level artist who can aid us in our mission.

Are you looking to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team to steer implementation of engaging game features and systems for our groundbreaking games and experiences? Then we should meet!

key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and implement gameplay systems and content in Unity, including interactions, locomotion, progression and other UX-focused features.
• Own features from concept through implementation, iteration and final delivery.
• Write and maintain C# gameplay code within an established codebase.
• Collaborate with programmers, artists, animators and designers to bring features together.
• Configure, playtest and refine gameplay content using Unity and existing systems.
• Debug gameplay issues and implement practical solutions.
• Document features and improve the team's tools and workflows.

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• At least 1 full development cycle of experience on a major PC / Console title in a design role on an action-adventure title.
• Strong Unity and C# skills, including independently implementing and debugging gameplay features.
• Able to take features from initial concept through to final implementation.
• Strong problem-solving, organization and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills.
• Highly organized with good time management and planning skills.
• Creatively minded and passionate about design as a discipline.
• Demonstrable knowledge of games industry trends and contemporary development practices.
• VR development experience is beneficial but not required.

About you

• You enjoy making games and seeing your ideas become playable.
• You are equally comfortable thinking creatively and working through technical problems.
• You take ownership of your work and actively move features toward completion.
• You communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical team members.
• You are self-motivated, resourceful and comfortable learning new systems.

What we offer

• An inspiring, creative and innovative working environment with talented and friendly colleagues.
• The opportunity to work on high-end games based on globally recognised IP.
• 25 standard vacation days, with the option to purchase five additional days.
• Access to the latest VR hardware and games, which you can borrow and take home.
• Flexible working hours.
• Regular team activities and outings.
• Free train travel to and from the office.
• A solid pension plan.
• Thursday afternoon drinks.

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