Principal Designer

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Los Angeles, United States
Base: $150,400 to $222,580 py; bonus/equity: may i...
On-site
10+ years in aaa game design
Deep unreal engine mastery
Character camera controls ownership
The Principal Designer defines the moment-to-moment player experience and establishes gameplay standards across traversal, combat, and camera behavior

Job Summary

  • The Principal Designer defines the moment-to-moment player experience and establishes gameplay standards across traversal, combat, and camera behavior.
  • This role acts as the final authority on how the design team utilizes tools and engine features in partnership with Gameplay Engineering.
  • Candidates must maintain hands-on authority over gameplay feel through direct in-engine iteration to ensure a cohesive, high-fidelity AAA experience.

Matching Summary

The Principal Designer defines the moment-to-moment player experience and establishes gameplay standards across traversal, combat, and camera behavior.

Salary

Base: $150,400 to $222,580 per Year; Bonus/Equity: May include bonus and/or equity awards; Benefits: Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years in AAA Game Design
  • Deep Unreal Engine Mastery
  • Character Camera Controls ownership

Nice-to-have

  • Systemic thinking for scalable frameworks
  • Drive to improve workflows
  • Partnership with art and animation teams

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of AAA game design experience
  • Proven track record shipping 3rd or 1st person blockbusters
  • Deep experience with Unreal Engine blueprints and data driven architecture

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