Description

We are looking for a Senior Technical Designer to create fun and engaging content within Horizon Worlds.In this role you will be responsible for the design and implementation of our first-party content, working alongside the rest of the content team and supported by other members of the development team (including audio and UI support). The role has a crucial engineering aspect, requiring the development of high quality code that bridges game mechanics with services.

Senior Technical Designer Responsibilities:

• Driving ideation, design, and implementation through to completed gameplay delivered to players
• Creating reusable scripted gameplay elements to a high level of polish
• Prototyping gameplay designs to illustrate concepts
• Overseeing cross-platform playtesting and use generated data to iterate design
• Generating paper designs for sign-off by stakeholders
• Working with teams to improve the editor / engine / API for other creators

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5+ years professional experience in gameplay scripting, technical design, or equivalent educational experience
• 3+ years in TypeScript or similar scripting languages
• 2+ years in C# or similar services languages
• Understanding of game architecture and can identify and implement common game mechanics and patterns
• Experience integrating and developing systems and services
• Track record of providing clear documentation for consumption by end users
• Interest in and understanding of a broad variety of game genres and styles on mobile & VR
• Understanding of different audiences and their goals & motivations
• Demonstrated experience in collaboration and communication skills, including with remote teammates
• Understanding differences in interaction design for different input devices (eg mobile, VR, PC)
• Experience debugging and managing performance within a scripting environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Unity, Unreal Engine or similar game engines
• Experience at developing a Game as a Service or supporting Live Ops
• Experience in designing for VR and multiplayer games
• A portfolio demonstrating a proven track record of delivering gameplay experiences as part of a team

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today-beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.