Junior Technical Designer

Similar Titles

• Assistant Technical Designer
• Associate Technical Designer
• Technical Design Assistant

Role Summary

A Junior Technical Designer plays an important role in the game development process, working at the intersection of design and programming, their primary responsibilities involve ensuring that the design and coding elements of a game work well together. They are also responsible for resolving technical issues in software, tools, and game systems, allowing the design team to concentrate on the creative side of development. They regularly communicate with both the design and programming teams, aiming to identify and solve potential technical problems and streamline the game development process. Candidates looking into a Junior Technical Designer role should be equipped with both a basic understanding of game design and some programming knowledge. This dual foundation enables them to work efficiently, ensuring that the design vision is achievable within the technical constraints of game development.

What to expect in the day to day duties:

• Responsible for assisting with the execution and maintenance of code systems.

• Tasked with supporting the integration of outputs from various teams, promoting game consistency and functionality.

• Charged with aiding in scripting simple missions and events, building upon the game narrative and player engagement.

• Accountable for assisting with scripting systems that enhance game processes and player experiences.

• Entrusted with contributing to the documentation of game design mechanics and specifications.

• Plays a supportive role in brainstorming and conceptualising game pitches.

• Committed to noting down insights from playtest sessions, aiding iterative game design.

• Is integral to collecting and sharing design ideas from the team.

• Assists in liaising between the engineering and art teams to ensure game features are merged smoothly.

Portfolio examples:

• Rémi Ginzburg: https://www.remiginzburg.fr/
• Paris Mutter: https://octr.dev/
• Marion Mony: https://aquacorp.myportfolio.com/
• Sammy Gerolaga: https://www.gerolagasammyabigail.com/