Gameplay Designer AQ

Step into an extraordinary opportunity where your creative vision and technical expertise will directly shape the next generation of industry-defining games. Partnering with Aquent, you will join a globally recognized leader in interactive entertainment to craft immersive experiences, dynamic combat systems, and captivating missions that will thrill millions of players worldwide. This is your chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on the future of gaming within a highly collaborative and pioneering studio environment.

Aquent is proud to partner with a pioneering force in the gaming industry, celebrated for pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment and delivering groundbreaking, globally acclaimed titles. Known for a vibrant culture that champions creativity, excellence, and collaboration, this studio is dedicated to crafting immersive worlds and compelling narratives. By joining this team, you will be part of a passionate group of creators shaping the future of play.

In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in bringing ambitious design visions to life. You will take ownership of key gameplay elements, from conceptualizing engaging missions and game modes to refining combat systems and scripted events. Working alongside a talented, multi-disciplinary team of artists, programmers, and designers, you will iterate on gameplay mechanics to deliver polished, high-quality experiences that resonate with players globally.

• Ideate, design, and steward the development of engaging missions, compelling game modes, and innovative gameplay systems from concept through to final polish.
• Utilize industry-standard tools, including Unreal Engine, to create, implement, and debug intricate missions and gameplay mechanics.
• Take ownership of the design and quality of assigned missions and gameplay systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of player experience.
• Actively collaborate with a diverse team of designers, technical designers, artists, and programmers to achieve a cohesive and compelling game vision.
• Serve as a key point of contact for various departments, facilitating clear communication and integration across disciplines.
• Implement memorable challenges, dynamic combat encounters, clear objectives, and impactful scripted events within the game engine.
• Participate in regular critique sessions, providing constructive feedback to continuously elevate design quality.
• Present your work effectively to design leads, adapting quickly to feedback and iterating on designs to achieve optimal results.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the development process.

• Demonstrated experience with visual scripting or scripting languages, showcasing strong technical capability.
• Solid understanding of game design fundamentals, including mechanics, constraints, and narrative integration.
• Proven knowledge and practical experience in implementing and utilizing gameplay systems within game levels.
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative, cross-discipline development environment.
• Proficiency with current scripting languages and level editors.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, fostering clear and effective collaboration.
• Awareness of accessibility and inclusivity within video games and workspace environments.
• Comfortable working with and communicating with other disciplines and teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying and improving workflows and pipelines.
• A positive, collaborative, and team-centric mindset.
• A genuine passion for games and the gaming industry.

• Experience with Unreal Engine visual scripting.
• Familiarity with game…