Who We Are

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld. The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, visit www.GearboxSoftware.com.

What we are looking for

We are looking for a motivated Senior Game Designer specializing in the creation of playable characters and their special abilities, with significant experience in video game production.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Design character special abilities for a multiplayer game, as well as their progression paths, in collaboration with the creative direction and a multidisciplinary team.
Be responsible for a robust implementation in the engine (use of blueprints, proprietary tools, etc.)
Maintain a fruitful collaboration with all departments involved in the game's design and provide clear instructions and feedback while cultivating a collaborative work environment where members feel valued and supported.
Participate in the training and mentoring of new recruits.
Contribute to maintaining the design department's standards and be a positive influence within the team.

QUALIFICATIONS

7 years of experience with at least one published title on which the candidate has worked from concept to delivery.
Professional experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5
In-depth understanding of modern AAA action games and production best practices

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