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Location: Montréal We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. Nous prenons le jeu au sérieux. Nous recherchons des aventurières et aventuriers à l’esprit curieux, prêts à trouver leurs compagnons de route et animés par l’imagination et la détermination nécessaires pour créer ce qui n’a encore jamais été imaginé. Chez Wizards of the Coast, nous misons sur le pouvoir de l’imagination et des liens humains pour créer des expériences inoubliables. Nous créons des divertissements qui stimulent la créativité, éveillent les passions, tissent des amitiés et rassemblent des communautés partout dans le monde. Dans tout ce que nous entreprenons, notre mission est d’inspirer un amour du jeu qui dure toute une vie. Que ce soit grâce à la profondeur stratégique de Magic: The Gathering®, à la richesse narrative de Dungeons & Dragons® ou à nos studios de jeux vidéo AAA, nous bâtissons des univers qui rassemblent les gens, stimulent la créativité et nourrissent l’aventure. Alors que nous poursuivons notre croissance et explorons de nouveaux horizons, nous cherchons des personnes passionnées, curieuses et innovantes pour se joindre à l’aventure. Skeleton Key est un studio de développement de jeux vidéo et une division de Wizards of the Coast. Nous partageons la conviction qu’en donnant à nos équipes l’autonomie, le temps, les outils et le soutien nécessaires, nous pouvons cultiver un environnement créatif où chaque personne peut donner le meilleur d’elle-même. Skeleton Key a son siège social à Austin, au Texas, et met sur pied une équipe en pleine croissance à Montréal, au Québec. Nous recherchons un·e Programmeur·euse d'interfaces  (UI) de talent, avec une passion pour la création d’interfaces de jeu intuitives et réactives. Tu rejoindras notre équipe de Montréal pour intégrer des fonctionnalités d’interface dans Unreal Engine et les relier aux systèmes de jeu, contribuant ainsi à donner vie à notre premier jeu AAA. Ce que tu feras : Intégrer les interfaces utilisateur du jeu à l’aide d’UMG et de Blueprints dans Unreal Engine, et les relier aux systèmes du jeu. Connecter les menus, les affichages tête haute (HUD) et les widgets aux systèmes et aux données de jouabilité. Créer des composants d’interface réutilisables et contribuer au maintien des cadres de développement d’interface en place. Mettre en place la navigation et la gestion des commandes à la manette, à la souris et au clavier. Diagnostiquer et corriger les problèmes de logique, de mise en page, de performance et d’intégration des interfaces. Collaborer avec les équipes UI/UX, d’art, de conception et de programmation. Ce que tu apportes : Une expérience en programmation C++ ou en développement console. Une expérience en développement d’interfaces avec UMG (Unreal Engine). Une expérience de la création d’interfaces dans Unreal Engine à l’aide d’UMG et de Blueprints. Une compréhension de la programmation avec Blueprints, des événements, des interfaces et de la circulation des données. De solides compétences en débogage et en résolution de problèmes. Une connaissance de la navigation dans les interfaces, de la gestion des commandes, de l’adaptation aux différentes résolutions et de la localisation. La capacité de traduire des maquettes et des spécifications de conception en interfaces fonctionnelles dont le code est clair et facile à maintenir. De solides aptitudes en communication et un esprit de collaboration. Tes atouts : Une expérience professionnelle en développement de jeux vidéo ou un portfolio pertinent. Une experience à livrer un jeu avec Unreal. Nous souscrivons aux principes d’égalité des chances en emploi et d’action positive Wizards et Skeleton Key s’engagent à assurer l’égalité des chances dans tous les aspects de l’emploi. Nous nous engageons à prendre toutes les décisions en matière d’emploi sans distinction fondée sur la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’origine nationale, l’âge, l’état matrimonial ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Cette description présente la nature générale du poste et les exigences nécessaires pour bien l’exercer. Elle ne constitue pas une liste exhaustive des tâches, des responsabilités ou des exigences du poste. Nous veillerons à ce que les personnes en situation de handicap bénéficient de mesures d’adaptation raisonnables pour participer au processus de candidature ou d’entrevue, accomplir les fonctions essentielles de leur poste et profiter des autres avantages et privilèges liés à l’emploi. Si ta candidature est retenue pour la prochaine étape du processus et que tu as besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation, informe la personne responsable de ton recrutement ou de la coordination de ta candidature. Les employé·es peuvent être admissibles à des programmes d’incitatifs annuels et à long terme dans le cadre de leur rémunération globale, selon leur rôle, leur lieu de travail et les critères d’admissibilité. Les avantages sociaux et les programmes peuvent notamment comprendre : Santé et bien-être Congés pour se ressourcer Bien-être financier Soutien à la vie personnelle et familiale Initiatives de bénévolat et d’engagement communautaire Apprentissage et développement Avantages exclusifs Nous t’invitons à consulter notre Avis de confidentialité destiné aux candidat·es pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont nous recueillons, utilisons et protégeons tes renseignements personnels dans le cadre du processus de candidature. #StudiosWizards Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include: Health & Wellness Time Off to Recharge Financial Well-being Life & Family Support Volunteer and Community Initiatives Learning & Development Exclusive Perks Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.

Location: Montréal We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. Nous prenons le jeu au sérieux. Nous recherchons des aventurières et aventuriers à l’esprit curieux, prêts à trouver leurs compagnons de route et animés par l’imagination et la détermination nécessaires pour créer ce qui n’a encore jamais été imaginé. Chez Wizards of the Coast, nous misons sur le pouvoir de l’imagination et des liens humains pour créer des expériences inoubliables. Nous créons des divertissements qui stimulent la créativité, éveillent les passions, tissent des amitiés et rassemblent des communautés partout dans le monde. Dans tout ce que nous entreprenons, notre mission est d’inspirer un amour du jeu qui dure toute une vie. Que ce soit grâce à la profondeur stratégique de Magic: The Gathering®, à la richesse narrative de Dungeons & Dragons® ou à nos studios de jeux vidéo AAA, nous bâtissons des univers qui rassemblent les gens, stimulent la créativité et nourrissent l’aventure. Alors que nous poursuivons notre croissance et explorons de nouveaux horizons, nous cherchons des personnes passionnées, curieuses et innovantes pour se joindre à l’aventure. Skeleton Key est un studio de développement de jeux vidéo et une division de Wizards of the Coast. Nous partageons la conviction qu’en donnant à nos équipes l’autonomie, le temps, les outils et le soutien nécessaires, nous pouvons cultiver un environnement créatif où chaque personne peut donner le meilleur d’elle-même. Nous recherchons un·e concepteur·rice de jouabilité sénior·e d’expérience, avec une passion pour la création de combats, d’ennemis et d’affrontements captivants, pour rejoindre notre équipe de Montréal et contribuer à donner vie à notre premier jeu AAA. Ce que tu feras : Concevoir, intégrer et peaufiner les ennemis, des capacités et des comportements de combat. Créer l’intelligence artificielle des personnages non joueurs (PNJ) à l’aide d’Unreal Engine et de la programmation visuelle. Concevoir des affrontements captivants en combinant les ennemis et les défis de façon à soutenir le rythme et la progression du jeu. Prendre en charge des fonctionnalités de jouabilité, du prototypage à l’intégration et à la finition. Équilibrer la difficulté des combats, les rôles des ennemis et les signaux transmis aux joueur·euse·s. Collaborer avec les équipes de conception, d’animation, de programmation et de conception de niveaux. Offrir de la rétroaction et du mentorat aux autres concepteur·rice·s de jouabilité. Ce que tu apportes : Une expérience de niveau sénior en conception de combats pour des jeux d’action ou des jeux de rôle et d’action. Une expérience de la création d’ennemis, de capacités, de comportements d’IA et d’affrontements. De solides compétences avec Unreal Engine et en programmation visuelle. Une compréhension approfondie du rythme, de l’équilibrage et de la lisibilité des combats, ainsi que des signaux transmis aux joueur·euse·s. De solides aptitudes en communication, en collaboration et en résolution de problèmes. Une participation à la livraison d’au moins un titre AAA ou d’envergure comparable. Bonis si tu as: Une expérience de la conception de combats de boss. Une connaissance des outils Behavior Trees, EQS et Gameplay Ability System d’Unreal Engine. Une expérience de travail avec les systèmes d’animation et les indicateurs de combat. Une expérience des combats et des mécaniques de jeux d’action à la première personne. Nous souscrivons aux principes d’égalité des chances en emploi et d’action positive Wizards et Skeleton Key s’engagent à assurer l’égalité des chances dans tous les aspects de l’emploi. Nous nous engageons à prendre toutes les décisions en matière d’emploi sans distinction fondée sur la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’origine nationale, l’âge, l’état matrimonial ou toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi. Cette description présente la nature générale du poste et les exigences nécessaires pour bien l’exercer. Elle ne constitue pas une liste exhaustive des tâches, des responsabilités ou des exigences du poste. Nous veillerons à ce que les personnes en situation de handicap bénéficient de mesures d’adaptation raisonnables pour participer au processus de candidature ou d’entrevue, accomplir les fonctions essentielles de leur poste et profiter des autres avantages et privilèges liés à l’emploi. Si ta candidature est retenue pour la prochaine étape du processus et que tu as besoin d’une mesure d’adaptation, informe la personne responsable de ton recrutement ou de la coordination de ta candidature. Les employé·es peuvent être admissibles à des programmes d’incitatifs annuels et à long terme dans le cadre de leur rémunération globale, selon leur rôle, leur lieu de travail et les critères d’admissibilité. Les avantages sociaux et les programmes peuvent notamment comprendre : Santé et bien-être Congés pour se ressourcer Bien-être financier Soutien à la vie personnelle et familiale Initiatives de bénévolat et d’engagement communautaire Apprentissage et développement Avantages exclusifs Nous t’invitons à consulter notre Avis de confidentialité destiné aux candidat·es pour en savoir plus sur la façon dont nous recueillons, utilisons et protégeons tes renseignements personnels dans le cadre du processus de candidature. #StudiosWizards Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include: Health & Wellness Time Off to Recharge Financial Well-being Life & Family Support Volunteer and Community Initiatives Learning & Development Exclusive Perks Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.

Location: Montréal We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. At Wizards of the Coast, we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whether it's through the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure. Skeleton Key is a game development studio and division of Wizards of the Coast. We are a group of people who are guided by the belief that by empowering our teams and providing the necessary time, tools, and support we can foster a creative culture where everyone can do their best work. We’re looking for an experienced Senior Gameplay Designer with a passion for creating compelling combat, enemies, and encounters, to join our Montreal team and help bring our first AAA game to life. What You'll Do: Design, implement, and tune enemies, abilities, and combat behaviors. Create NPC AI using Unreal Engine tools and visual scripting. Build engaging encounter compositions that support pacing and progression. Take gameplay features from prototype through implementation and polish. Balance combat difficulty, enemy roles, and player-facing feedback. Collaborate with design, animation, engineering, and level teams. Provide feedback and mentorship to other gameplay designers. What You'll Bring: Senior-level experience designing combat for action or action RPG titles. Experience creating enemies, abilities, AI behaviors, and encounters. Strong Unreal Engine and visual scripting skills. A deep understanding of combat pacing, balance, readability, and player feedback. Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. At least one shipped AAA or comparable title. Nice to Have: Experience designing boss encounters. Familiarity with Unreal Behavior Trees, EQS, and Gameplay Ability System. Experience working with animation systems and combat metrics. Experience with 1st-person action combat and mechanics. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer Wizards and Skeleton Key is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know. #StudiosWizards Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include: Health & Wellness Time Off to Recharge Financial Well-being Life & Family Support Volunteer and Community Initiatives Learning & Development Exclusive Perks Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.

Задачи: — Планирование, прототипирование, разработка и поддержка игровых механик — Оценка новых технологий и поиск возможностей их применения в gameplay-коде — Участие в процессе проектирования игровых механик — Отладка и оптимизация gameplay-кода — Анализ технических рисков и требований для реализации игровых решений — Поддержание высоких стандартов программирования внутри команды — Обмен знаниями и профессиональным опытом с другими программистами Требования: — От 5 лет профессионального опыта программирования в игровой индустрии — От 2 лет профессионального опыта работы с Unreal Engine — Экспертное практическое знание C++ — Экспертное понимание gameplay-решений, используемых в современных видеоиграх — Понимание современных технологий и актуальных тенденций разработки — Хорошие коммуникативные навыки Плюсы: — Знание специфики разработки city builder или strategy игр Условия: — Гибкий рабочий график — Гибридный формат с 3 днями в офисе и 2 днями удалённо — Дополнительный пул удалённых рабочих дней в течение года — 20 или 26 дней полностью оплачиваемого отпуска — Частная медицинская страховка — Психологическая поддержка — Multisport — Бюджет на обучение команды — Корпоративная библиотека — Международная рабочая среда — Релокационный бюджет для кандидатов из других стран — Участие в мероприятиях игровой индустрии — Реферальная программа — Ежегодные корпоративные мероприятия — Корпоративный мерч — Dog-friendly офис — Собственный тренажёрный зал — Парковка для автомобилей и велосипедов — Зона отдыха с видеоиграми, настольными и аркадными играми

Beffio is an award-winning co-development studio working with international clients including Square Enix and Nike. The studio is looking for a Senior Technical Lighting Artist with strong Unreal Engine experience and a deep understanding of real-time lighting, rendering and environment systems. The role combines artistic lighting execution with technical troubleshooting. You will work closely with Art Directors, Lighting Artists, Technical Artists and Engineers to achieve high visual quality while maintaining performance across technically demanding Unreal Engine projects. Responsibilities: • Create, polish and troubleshoot real-time lighting setups in Unreal Engine • Work with dynamic Time of Day lighting systems • Configure and balance Directional Light, Skylight, Sky Atmosphere, Skybox and Exponential Height Fog • Work with Post Process Volumes, exposure and Local Exposure • Use Sequencer and Day Sequence Volumes to control lighting and Time of Day parameters • Diagnose lighting, rendering, exposure, shadow, fog, atmosphere and performance issues • Work with Lumen, Virtual Shadow Maps, Nanite, LODs, draw distances and light complexity • Navigate Blueprints to understand lighting and environment systems and identify potential issues • Work with levels, sublevels, World Partition, Data Layers and streaming • Collaborate with client-side Art, Lighting, Tech Art and Engineering teams Required Skills: • Strong professional experience with real-time lighting in Unreal Engine • Professional background as a Lighting Artist, Technical Lighting Artist, Technical Artist, Environment Artist with a lighting focus or similar role • Strong portfolio or reel demonstrating real-time lighting work in Unreal Engine • Deep understanding of Unreal Engine lighting workflows and rendering fundamentals • Practical knowledge of Time of Day systems • Strong understanding of direct lighting, skylight, atmosphere, fog, exposure, post-processing and shadows • Good knowledge of Lumen and its limitations across supported platforms • Knowledge of Virtual Shadow Maps, Nanite, LODs, draw distances and light complexity • Ability to navigate Blueprints, Sequencer, World Partition and Data Layers • Strong diagnostic and technical problem-solving skills • Ability to identify performance and rendering bottlenecks • Clear written English • Comfortable working in a fully remote, client-facing co-development environment Nice to Have: • Experience with dynamic Time of Day systems • Experience with large open-world or semi-open-world Unreal Engine projects • Experience profiling and debugging lighting and rendering performance • Strong cinematic and gameplay lighting sense • Experience with consoles or other performance-constrained platforms • Basic Blueprint scripting knowledge • Experience working closely with Technical Art and Engineering teams Conditions: • Fully remote work • Full-time cooperation • B2B or standard employment contract options • Work on technically demanding Unreal Engine projects • Direct impact on lighting quality, readability and rendering consistency • Collaboration with experienced international Art, Lighting, Tech Art and Engineering teams • Production-focused co-development environment • Opportunity to solve complex real-time lighting and rendering challenges • Annual team retreat focused on learning, alignment and team bonding

Location: Warszawa, Poland Workplace: hybrid We’re looking for a Level Designer to join the team working on a new 11 bit studios unannounced project. You’ll help us shape a large, diverse world combining a mix of natural environments with human-made spaces, focused on exploration, survival and first-person traversal. We’re looking for someone who enjoys exploring ideas, prototyping solutions and thinking about how to build engaging spaces at scale, rather than only working within already established patterns. This position requires working in a hybrid model in our Warsaw office. Your responsibilities: Designing and iterating open-world locations , from early greyboxes to final layouts, Creating natural environments and different biomes that support exploration, clear navigation and first-person traversal , Designing gameplay spaces around survival mechanics , verticality, combat and environmental challenges, Building varied locations using modular and scalable solutions , Shaping both outdoor and indoor spaces , including shelters, abandoned locations and cave systems, Working closely with Environment Art, Tech Art and Game Design to turn prototypes into convincing and performant locations. What will help you succeed in this role? 3+ years of professional experience in Level Design, Strong understanding of first-person (FPP) level design and large-scale/open-world environments, Experience with Unreal Engine and understanding of open-world systems and workflows, including World Partition, Strong greyboxing and prototyping skills, Ability to think systemically and work with modular, set-based design, Good understanding of pacing, scale, composition, sightlines and player navigation, Proactive approach to design, research and problem solving, Good understanding of technical constraints related to large environments, Good communication and collaboration skills. Fluent English. Experience in another engine is not a blocker if you have strong Level Design fundamentals and are comfortable working & learning with Unreal workflows. Nice to have: Experience prototyping simple 3D assets in Blender or similar software. Basic Level Art skills, including working with modular kits, materials, collision and asset placement, What we offer? Health and Wellness psychological support/care private medical package Multisport Development team training budget in-office library Our office near Metro Stadion Narodowy and Dworzec Wschodni stations dog-friendly in-house gym no dress code car and bike parking chill zone video, board and arcade games Working conditions flexible working hours hybrid work (3 days from office, 2 days from home + additional pool of remote days per year) 20 or 26 days of fully-paid holiday leave international working environment Events and more attendance in game dev events relocation budget for candidates from abroad referral program annual company events merch/swag

CGF — студия визуальных эффектов, работавшая над фильмами «Ночной дозор», «Майор Гром», «Мастер и Маргарита», «Серебряные коньки», «Горыныч», «Кракен» и другими проектами. Студия является четырехкратным лауреатом премии «Золотой орёл» за визуальные эффекты. Сейчас CGF ищет Environment Artist в команду Virtual Production. Задачи: — Сборка 360° локаций в Unreal Engine 5 от блокинга до финального арт-пасса — Создание панорамных окружений, интерьеров, экстерьеров, природных и архитектурных сцен — Работа с готовыми и создание собственных PBR-шейдеров и материалов в Unreal Engine — Настройка освещения, Landscape, Foliage и Post Process — Моделинг и подготовка ассетов в Maya, Blender или Houdini Требования: — Опыт работы от 1 до 3 лет — Портфолио с 360° локациями или панорамными сценами в Unreal Engine, показанными с разных ракурсов — Уверенное владение Unreal Engine 5 — Знание Material Editor, Landscape, Foliage, Post Process и Sequencer — Хорошее владение Maya, Blender или Houdini — Опыт создания собственных PBR-шейдеров в Unreal Engine — Знание Master Materials, Material Functions, Layered Materials и Custom HLSL — Понимание PBR и принципов физически корректного освещения — Опыт текстурирования в Substance Painter, Substance Designer или Photoshop — Сильное чувство композиции, света, цвета и масштаба — Понимание linear workflow и работы с цветом в Unreal Engine — Базовый английский для чтения технической документации Плюсы: — Опыт работы с Virtual Production, In-Camera VFX и виртуальными студиями — Знание Blueprints для автоматизации — Опыт работы с VR и панорамным контентом — Опыт выпущенных проектов в кино, рекламе или сериалах Условия: — Полная занятость с графиком 5/2 — Восьмичасовой рабочий день — Гибкое начало рабочего дня — Работа в pet-friendly офисе — Возможности профессионального роста — Работа вместе с опытными специалистами VFX-индустрии — Участие в создании крупных кинопроектов — Пригласительные билеты на премьеры фильмов

Задачи: — Развивать смысловую и визуальную концепцию проекта. — Искать референсы, собирать мудборды, стиллы, раскадры и т.д. — Самостоятельно делать ключевые визуалы и доводить их до финала. — Работать в 3-д или хотеть глубже в него погрузиться: лейаут, материалы, свет, камера, рендер. — Подключать моушн-дизайн, графику, ai и UE-инструменты в зависимости от задачи. — Понимать, когда лучше использовать 3-д, unreal, ai или комбинацию технологий. — Ставить задачи художникам и контролировать визуальный результат. — Презентовать и защищать решения внутри команды, а иногда и перед клиентом. Требования: — Релевантное портфолио и хороший визуальный вкус. — Опыт работы в профессиональном cg/дизайн-софте (знание одного или нескольких инструментов: Blender, Maya, Nuke, After Effects, Unreal Engine, Houdini, ai-инструменты и др.). — Способность мыслить как арт-директор и супервайзер: видеть проект целиком, принимать визуальные решения и отвечать за результат. — Умение предлагать и развивать решение, а не только выполнять готовую задачу. — Умение работать руками и самостоятельно собирать значительную часть визуального решения. Условия: — Проектная работа.

EPAM Systems is a global engineering and consulting company working with major enterprises and ambitious startups. The team is looking for a Senior UI Artist / Technical Artist to bridge visual design and technical implementation, transforming UX wireframes into high-quality interactive interfaces in Unreal Engine 5. You will own the process from concept and visual design through in-engine integration, animation and optimization. Responsibilities: — Convert UX wireframes into polished UI designs, prototypes and design systems using Figma, Photoshop and Illustrator — Implement and animate user interfaces in Unreal Engine 5 using UMG, Slate, Material Editor, Niagara, Sequencer and Blueprints — Build and maintain menus, HUDs, UI shaders, VFX and transitions for PC, console and mobile platforms — Create reusable frameworks, material functions, template libraries and animation systems — Apply camera, lighting and post-processing techniques to spatial and diegetic UI — Optimize UI assets through texture packing, shader cost management and runtime profiling — Collaborate with UX designers, technical artists and engineers — Maintain and evolve style guides and design standards aligned with the overall artistic direction Required Skills: — 5+ years of experience in UI Art, UI Technical Art or Game UI Development — Strong hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 — Advanced knowledge of UMG, Slate, Niagara, Blueprints, Sequencer and Material Editor — Strong understanding of UI animation, motion design, easing and micro-interactions — Experience creating and optimizing shaders and textures across multiple platforms — Knowledge of lighting, rendering, post-processing and spatial UI implementation — Strong understanding of typography, composition, hierarchy and iconography — Portfolio demonstrating UI and UX design, in-engine motion graphics and real-time FX — Fluent English communication skills Nice to Have: — Experience with shader authoring tools, texture atlasing and UI VFX integration — Familiarity with gameplay system integration using Blueprints or C++ — Understanding of scalable and accessible cross-platform design systems — Interest in real-time UX and UI trends, 3D UI and cinematic interface design Conditions: — Hybrid work with the opportunity to work remotely within Poland — Opportunity to work abroad for up to 60 days per year — Business-driven relocation opportunities — Career development, mentoring and well-being programs — Professional certification opportunities — English classes — Stable compensation — Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 15% discount — Health insurance, multisport benefits and shopping vouchers — Referral bonuses up to $2,000 — Offices with entertainment and relaxation areas, free snacks and coffee — Corporate, social and well-being events — B2B cooperation available with individually agreed terms

Location: Singapore Established in 2020, Riot Singapore is a game development studio focused on delivering great experiences to our players. We partner with our LA headquarters on game development for League of Legends, Teamfight Tactics, Legends of Runeterra, VALORANT and 2XKO. Riot Singapore is seeking talented, passionate Rioters with backgrounds in all areas of game development to build games that make it better to be a player. We’re focused on working together to promote individual autonomy, ownership, collaboration, and inclusivity, so every Rioter can be their best while we boldly pursue games. That's where you come in. As a Senior Manager, Software Engineering — TFT Store & Cosmetics , you’ll lead two connected engineering teams of 13 people responsible for how cosmetics are created and how players discover and acquire them. Content Distribution builds player-facing experiences, including the Store and Treasure Realms, while Cosmetics Engineering develops the systems, tools and workflows that enable artists and content creators to build and ship cosmetics. Both teams work primarily in C++ and Unreal Engine, combining client engineering with the tools and systems that power TFT’s cosmetics ecosystem. Based in Singapore, you’ll partner closely with colleagues in Los Angeles across Engineering, Product, Art, Design and Production. Responsibilities: Lead Store & Content Distribution and Cosmetics Engineering, setting clear goals, ownership and delivery expectations aligned with TFT’s priorities. Coach and develop engineers, and emerging managers, upholding a high performance bar through direct feedback, growth planning and proactive performance management. Shape team structure, hiring and staffing to meet current and future needs, developing leadership capacity and making resource trade-offs across the group. Own the group’s technical vision, strategy and roadmap, partnering with senior engineers to balance delivery with architecture, quality and Riot’s technology standards. Align priorities with Product, Art, Design and Production across Singapore and Los Angeles, resolving competing demands and managing dependencies with central technology teams. Guide reliable Store experiences and integrations with shared services. Guide the Unreal systems, tools and pipelines that support cosmetics production and enable new content types. Monitor delivery and operational health, act early on risks, and drive improvements in testing, CI/CD, developer experience and creator workflows. Required Qualifications: 10+ years of software engineering experience, including substantial games industry experience building game client systems, UI, gameplay or tools. 4+ years of engineering management experience, including leading engineering groups of more than 10 people. Strong C++ development experience, plus experience working with Unreal Engine (preferred), Unity or proprietary game engines. Experience shipping game UI integrated with backend services, building tools and systems for content creation, or both, such as asset pipelines, cosmetic authoring tools, or systems that integrate animation and VFX into the game. Ability to review technical designs and guide implementation decisions, including performance, reliability and maintainability trade-offs. Experience setting technical roadmaps and aligning delivery priorities with Product, Art, Design and engineering partners across locations. Proven experience developing senior engineers, managing performance and making hiring and staffing decisions. Desired Qualifications: Experience with live service or free-to-play games, particularly player-facing Store, commerce, monetization, virtual goods, purchasing or entitlement systems. Experience building game UI using patterns such as MVVM, including integration with server-authoritative services Experience with animation, cinematics  and VFX workflows, including crafting  systems that can be extended by artists and technical artists. Experience with Unreal Engine’s tools/systems for UI development, such as UMG, UI Materials, and MVVM. Experience with Unreal Engine’s tools and systems for content authoring and editor tooling, such as Niagara, Sequencer, Blueprints, and Slate. Our Perks: Full relocation support Full health insurance for you, your spouse and children Open paid time off Retirement benefits with company matching Life insurance, parental leave, plus short-term and long-term disability Play Fund so you can broaden and deepen your knowledge of our players and community through games We will double down on your donations of time and money to non-profits Don’t forget to include a resume and cover letter. We receive a lot of applications, but we’ll notice a fun, well-written intro that shows us you take play seriously.

Задачи: — Создание 3D рекламных креативов для мобильной игры. — Работа над кастомным геймплеем и небольшим количеством катсцен, используя игровой контент. — Работа над левел-дизайном, VFX и анимациями. — Видеомонтаж и финальная сборка, включая 2D UI, саунд-дизайн и ресайзы. Требования: — Уверенная работа в Unreal Engine или Unity. — Наличие портфолио. Плюсом: — Опыт с UA-креативами для мобильных игр. — Опыт генерации AI креативов, включая статику и видео. Условия: — Фриланс со стабильным потоком задач. — Рыночная цена за креатив, зависит от сложности. — Старт с платного пилотного ролика.

Ищется разработчик на Unreal Engine 5 для участия в создании прототипа игры в жанре стелс/пазл хоррор на ПК. Проект представляет собой атмосферный хоррор от первого лица с исследованием, стелсом и головоломками, действие происходит в заброшенном кукольном театре. В обязанности входит разработка игровых механик, реализация поведения противников с использованием AI, создание взаимодействий игрока с окружением, а также перевод дизайн-требований в технические решения. Требуется уверенное владение Unreal Engine, Blueprints и/или C++, понимание принципов игровых систем, опыт работы с AI приветствуется. Важно уметь самостоятельно разбираться в задачах, оценивать техническую сложность и предлагать альтернативы, а также работать в команде с геймдизайнерами и художниками. Проект находится на этапе прототипирования, работа частичная и удалённая, без оплаты.

Ищем QA Engineer в команду мобильного проекта Monstreak на Unreal Engine 5 — Match-3 игру для iOS и Android на стадии soft launch. Задачи: — Функциональное, smoke-, regression- и exploratory-тестирование игры. — Тестирование уровней, механик, бустеров, прогрессии, наград и игровой экономики. — Проверка покупок, рекламы, сохранений и взаимодействия с серверной частью. — Тестирование на разных устройствах и версиях iOS и Android. — Проверка стабильности, производительности, памяти и нагрева устройств. — Ведение тест-кейсов, чек-листов и баг-репортов. — Анализ логов и результатов тестирования. — Работа с Firebase Test Lab и проверка релизных сборок перед публикацией. Требования: — От 2 лет опыта тестирования мобильных приложений или игр. — Практический опыт тестирования iOS и Android, знание основных видов и методов тестирования. — Умение писать тест-кейсы, чек-листы и баг-репорты. — Опыт работы с баг-трекерами и тестовой документацией. — Опыт работы с Firebase Test Lab или другими device farm-сервисами и умение анализировать Android/iOS логи. — Базовое понимание клиент-серверного взаимодействия. — Английский для чтения технической документации. — Будет плюсом: опыт тестирования Match-3 игр и работы с Unreal Engine; настройка Game Loop Tests; знание ADB, Logcat, Xcode, gcloud CLI; опыт с XCTest/XCUITest, Espresso или UI Automator; подключение тестов к CI/CD; тестирование IAP, рекламы, аналитики и push-уведомлений; знание требований App Store и Google Play. Условия: — Полностью удалённая работа и полная занятость, 8-часовой рабочий день. — Работа на аппаратных мощностях компании. — Доход обсуждается индивидуально в зависимости от опыта и результатов собеседования. — Формат оформления обсуждается индивидуально. — Возможность влиять на качество продукта и развитие QA-процессов, сочетать ручное и автоматизированное тестирование и работать напрямую с командой разработки, гейм-дизайнерами и художниками. — Отбор: беседа с фаундером, техническое интервью, оффер. — Тестового задания нет; обратную связь стараются дать в течение нескольких рабочих дней после технического интервью.

Location: Montréal We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. Nous prenons le jeu au sérieux. Nous recherchons des aventurières et aventuriers à l’esprit curieux, prêts à trouver leurs compagnons de route et animés par l’imagination et la détermination nécessaires pour créer ce qui n’a encore jamais été imaginé. Chez Wizards of the Coast, nous misons sur le pouvoir de l’imagination et des liens humains pour créer des expériences inoubliables. Nous créons des divertissements qui stimulent la créativité, éveillent les passions, tissent des amitiés et rassemblent des communautés partout dans le monde. Dans tout ce que nous entreprenons, notre mission est d’inspirer une passion pour les jeux qui dure toute une vie. Que ce soit par la profondeur stratégique de Magic: The Gathering®, la richesse narrative de Dungeons & Dragons® ou nos studios de jeux vidéo AAA, nous bâtissons des mondes qui rassemblent les gens, stimulent la créativité et nourrissent le goût de l’aventure. Alors que nous poursuivons notre croissance et explorons de nouveaux horizons, nous cherchons des personnes passionnées, curieuses et innovantes pour se joindre à l’aventure. Skeleton Key est un studio de développement de jeux vidéo et une division de Wizards of the Coast. Nous sommes une équipe animée par la conviction qu’en donnant à nos équipes les moyens d’agir ainsi que le temps, les outils et le soutien nécessaires, nous pouvons cultiver un environnement créatif où chaque personne peut donner le meilleur d’elle-même. Le siège social de Skeleton Key est situé à Austin, au Texas, et nous mettons sur pied une nouvelle équipe en pleine croissance à Montréal, au Québec. Nous recherchons un·e artiste VFX sénior de talent, qui se passionne pour la création d’une grande variété d’effets en temps réel pour les environnements, les personnages et les éléments du jeu, afin de se joindre à l’équipe de Montréal et de contribuer à donner vie à notre premier jeu AAA. Ce que tu feras : Améliorer la qualité visuelle du jeu en créant des effets visuels en temps réel de grande qualité. Collaborer avec les équipes d’art, d’éclairage, de conception, de son, d’animation et de production pour donner vie aux niveaux et aux fonctionnalités du jeu. Contribuer à l’amélioration des pipelines techniques ainsi que des techniques et des outils de création d’effets visuels. Participer aux activités de recherche et développement. Accompagner les artistes en effets visuels débutant·e·s et leur offrir du mentorat. Ce que tu apporteras : De l’expérience avec Unreal Engine. Une expérience démontrée dans la création d’effets visuels de grande qualité qui s’intègrent harmonieusement aux jeux. Une connaissance des systèmes Niagara, de la création de matériaux, de textures et de Blueprints, de Chaos Destruction ainsi que d’autres systèmes d’effets visuels en temps réel. Des compétences à la fois techniques et créatives, soutenues par une vision artistique. Une solide compréhension des systèmes de particules et de leur dynamique. Une connaissance d’outils complémentaires comme EmberGen, LiquiGen, Houdini, Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Photoshop et After Effects. De l’expérience pour donner et recevoir de la rétroaction. De l’expérience dans la gestion de plusieurs tâches à la fois et une facilité à t’adapter au changement. Une passion pour la création de jeux vidéo et le plaisir d’y jouer. 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Location: Montréal We take play seriously. We’re looking for curious adventurers ready to find their party, fueled by imagination and drive to build what’s never been built before. At Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast, you’ll collaborate with passionate teams to reimagine our iconic brands and create experiences that spark joy, connection, and community through the magic of play. This is your chance to shape legendary play that lasts a lifetime. At Wizards of the Coast , we harness the power of imagination and connection to create unforgettable experiences. We create entertainment that inspires creativity, sparks passion, forges friendships, and fosters communities around the globe. In every pursuit our mission is to inspire a lifetime love of games. Whether it's through the strategic depth of Magic: The Gathering®, the rich storytelling of Dungeons & Dragons®, or our AAA digital game studios, we build worlds that bring people together, spark creativity, and fuel adventure. As we continue to grow and explore new realms, we're seeking passionate, curious, and innovative minds to join the adventure. Skeleton Key is a game development studio and division of Wizards of the Coast. We are a group of people who are guided by the belief that by empowering our teams and providing the necessary time, tools, and support we can foster a creative culture where everyone can do their best work. Skeleton Key is headquartered in Austin, TX, and we’re building out a new, growing team in Montreal, QC. We’re looking for a skilled Senior VFX Artist with a strong passion for building a variety of real-time effects for environments, characters, and assets to join the Montreal team and help bring our first AAA game to life. What You'll Do: Improve the visual quality of the game by crafting high-quality real-time visual effects. Collaborate with Art, Lighting, Design, Sound, Animation, and Production to bring levels and features to life. Help to improve technical pipelines and VFX creation techniques/tools. Assist in research and development. Mentor junior visual effect artists. What You'll Bring: Experience working within Unreal Engine. Proven track record at building beautiful and integrated VFX for Games Knowledge of Niagara Systems, Material Building, Texturing, Blueprints, Chaos Destruction, and other real-time VFX systems. Both technical and creative with an artistic vision. Strong understanding of particle systems and dynamics. Familiarity with supportive software such as EmberGen, LiquiGen, Houdini, Maya, 3ds Max, Blender, Photoshop, and After Effects. Experience with giving and receiving feedback. Experience multi-tasking and adapting easily to change. Passion for making and playing games. Enthusiastic, positive, team-oriented; must have the ability to interact and collaborate with all departments and teams. Self-sufficient and self-motivated, can perform duties with little oversight. We are an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer Wizards is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. We are committed to making all employment decisions without regard to the religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, or any other legally protected status. The above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know. #StudiosWizards Employees may be eligible for annual and long-term incentives as part of their overall compensation package, depending on role, location, and eligibility. Benefits and programs may include: Health & Wellness Time Off to Recharge Financial Well-being Life & Family Support Volunteer and Community Initiatives Learning & Development Exclusive Perks Please review our Applicant Privacy Notice to learn how we collect, use, and protect your personal information in connection with the application process.

Location: Los Angeles, USA As part of the Real-Time VFX team, you’ll design and help implement the sleek, dynamic and dramatic special effects that add atmosphere and depth to gameplay. With your experience, you’ll create aesthetically astounding visual effects that communicate essential game information. You’ll use your artistic and technical skills to breathe life into undead spells, channel primal emotions and capture the essence of hundreds of champions. As a Senior VFX Artist on the Riot Discovery Studio (RDS) team, you will report to the Sr. VFX Manager and play a key role on a small VFX team delivering high-spectacle gameplay experiences. Under the direction of the VFX Lead, you will use your creative and technical expertise to design, execute, and implement a wide range of gameplay and environmental visual effects. You’ll partner closely with VFX, Design, and other disciplines to establish best practices, champion visual quality and gameplay clarity, and translate your expertise into scalable solutions as the team transitions into production. Beyond asset creation, you will help strengthen the VFX discipline by sharing craft expertise, leading discipline initiatives, and serving as a bridge between VFX and cross-functional partners. You will also support team leadership with operational and discipline-development efforts that help the team work effectively and sustainably. RDS operates in a highly iterative environment, so you’ll need to navigate ambiguity and respond thoughtfully to frequent shifts in content, creative direction, and priorities. As the team continues to define its VFX direction and production practices, your work and expertise will directly influence the quality bar and help establish what great VFX looks like for the product. Responsibilities: Design and deliver polished, dynamic visual effects that enhance atmosphere, depth, and gameplay while aligning with the project’s creative and stylistic goals. Balance visual impact with gameplay clarity, ensuring effects accurately communicate actions, states, and player-facing information. Autonomously create high-quality VFX by applying a broad range of craft skills, including painting, drawing, animation, and modeling as needed. Establish and apply VFX best practices and scalable solutions, such as VFX theme kits, that support a broad range of production and product goals. Represent the VFX discipline across cross-functional teams, providing subject matter expertise and advocating for the needs, capabilities, and opportunities of visual effects to have maximum player impact. Uphold VFX craft quality standards through mentorship, constructive feedback, documentation, and accountability within the discipline. Collaborate closely and proactively with VFX teammates, balancing complementary expertise and contributing to the ongoing development of the team and discipline. When possible, contribute to the broader Riot VFX community by shaping initiatives, sharing expertise, and advancing discipline-wide goals. Support healthy and effective team operations by participating in team rituals, meeting commitments and deadlines, identifying opportunities for improvement, and assisting product leadership with operational needs when necessary. Take ownership of professional growth by maintaining and regularly engaging with a development plan in partnership with your manager. Required Skills: BA in Game Art Development (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of games industry experience as a real-time VFX Artist 5+ years of professional experience and use of Unreal, Unity, or any relevant game engine Proficiency with relevant DCC tools such as Maya, Photoshop, or Substance Designer, and implementation of this work into a game engine. Professional experience working on immersive, fast-paced, VFX that informs visual choices while maintaining clean, crisp gameplay readability Experience mentoring and supporting other artists, providing thoughtful feedback and guidance, and collaborating effectively across disciplines. Desired Skills: Developing VFX for various platforms (i.e. PC, console, etc.) Proficiency using Adobe Animate, AfterEffects, Houdini, FumeFX, Embergen, and Substance Painter As a part of the application process, candidates will be expected to provide a portfolio or demo reel of their work and may be asked to complete an art test. For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you! Our Perks: Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information. At Riot Games, we put players first . That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act. Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories: Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.

Задачи: — Развивать смысловую и визуальную концепцию проекта. — Искать референсы, собирать мудборды, стиллы, раскадры и т.д. — Самостоятельно делать ключевые визуалы и доводить их до финала. — Работать в 3D или глубже погружаться в него: лейаут, материалы, свет, камера, рендер. — Подключать моушн-дизайн, графику, AI и Unreal Engine инструменты в зависимости от задачи. — Понимать, когда лучше использовать 3D, Unreal, AI или комбинацию технологий. — Ставить задачи художникам и контролировать визуальный результат. — Презентовать и защищать решения внутри команды и перед клиентом. Требования: — Релевантное портфолио и хороший визуальный вкус. — Опыт работы в профессиональном CG/дизайн-софте (Blender, Maya, Nuke, After Effects, Unreal Engine, Houdini, AI-инструменты и др.). — Способность мыслить как арт-директор и супервайзер: видеть проект целиком, принимать визуальные решения и отвечать за результат. — Умение предлагать и развивать решения, а не только выполнять готовую задачу. — Умение работать руками и самостоятельно собирать значительную часть визуального решения. Условия: — Проектная работа. — Удалённая занятость, частичная (part time).

Location: Canada, Montreal, QC Why Sony Interactive Entertainment? Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity. Position - Sr Game Designer (Progression & Economy) Haven Studios is a game development studio headquartered in Montreal. In May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start Haven as a small team with big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio of exceptional people where together we could make the kind of games we’ve always wanted to create – games we’ve longed to play. At Haven, we believe that kindness, adaptability and fearless optimism make space for creative excellence. We are a hybrid studio that supports flexibility, focus and collaboration for our teams. Haven joined the PlayStation Studios family as the first Sony game development team in Canada in 2022. Our first game is in development for PlayStation and PC, a competitive multiplayer action heist game with a vision to entertain and engage players for years to come. Position - Sr Game Designer (Progression & Economy) We are looking for an experienced Senior Game Designer with a highly structured, analytical mindset to own the progression systems, player lifecycle, and economic health of our upcoming live service title. In this role, you will design the frameworks that keep players engaged for years, translating high-level creative vision into mathematically sound, highly structured progression loops and economy systems. You will operate within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, ensuring that player investment, rewards, and monetization strategies feel cohesive, fair, and deeply engaging. Reporting Line The Senior Game Designer will report to the Project Lead-Game Design Role and Responsibilities System Architecture: Design, model, and maintain complex player progression frameworks, monetization loops, and virtual economies that support long-term player retention and engagement in a live service environment. Structured System Design: Translate abstract player experience goals into precise structural maps, detailed spreadsheets, data tables, and algorithmic logic models. Balancing & Tuning: Own the balancing, pacing, and tuning of player rewards, XP curves, drop rates, sink/source mechanics, and overall game economy to eliminate inflation or progression bottlenecks. Live Service Integration: Coherently integrate progression, monetization, and social layers within a multiplayer AAA ecosystem, aligning features across both PvE and PvP dimensions. Cross-Functional Alignment: Act as the primary point of contact for progression and economy systems, working closely with Directors, Producers, Data Analysts, and Engineers to ensure structural feasibility and data telemetry readiness. Lifecycle Optimization: Adapt and optimize systems post-launch based on player metrics, behavior patterns, and shifting market trends while maintaining structural balance with new content releases. Required Experience and Skills AAA Live Service Background: Extensive experience in systems or progression design with at least one shipped AAA multiplayer live service title where you owned or significantly contributed to the game's economy or progression loops. Structured Thinking: A proven, highly methodical approach to design. You rely on strong mathematical logic, complex spreadsheets, and structural documentation over guesswork. Economic Mastery: Deep understanding of macro and micro-economy principles in modern gaming, including monetization strategies, virtual currencies, reward pacing, and incentive loops. Engine Proficiency: Strong ability to work directly within the Unreal Engine editor to hook up data structures, configure data tables, and test progression parameter changes locally. Data-Informed Approach: Strong competence in interpreting live telemetry, player cohorts, A/B testing data, and macroeconomic analytics to guide balance adjustments and systems optimization. Clear Documentation: Exceptional ability to distill complex, multi-layered economic dependencies into clear, highly readable system specifications for technical and non-technical stakeholders. Assets System Modeling Tools: Experience using economy simulation software or advanced mathematical scripting (e.g., Python, Machinations, or specialized spreadsheet modeling) to stress-test systems before implementation. Dual Discipline Background: Prior design experience crossing into complementary fields such as Level Design, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, or UX Design. Please note, Sony Interactive Entertainment conducts background checks at the offer stage for all new employees (which may include criminal background checks for some roles) and will need to process personal information to support these checks. Please refer to our Candidate Privacy Notice (where applicable) for more information about what personal information we collect, how we use it, who we share it with, and your data protection rights. Equal Opportunity Statement: Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category. We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.