Location: Fully Remote (European Time Zone)

About Us:

At Overflow Labs, we're a small but passionate team dedicated to crafting unforgettable multiplayer gaming experiences. Powered by Unreal Engine technology, we're not just creating games; we're pioneering new ways for players to connect and engage. Our size is our strength, allowing for flexibility, creativity, and a close-knit culture where everyone's voice matter. We are on the lookout for a Technical Game Designer who is not only passionate about game design but also possesses a solid technical background in coding and prototyping. If you thrive in a collaborative and dynamic environment, you're the talent we seek.

Role Overview:

As our Technical Game Designer, you will be instrumental in bridging the gap between game design and development. This role demands a unique blend of technical proficiency and design creativity to conceptualize, prototype, and implement game mechanics, features, and systems. You'll collaborate closely with both designers and developers, ensuring your prototypes are feasible and align with our vision. Your work will be crucial in transforming ideas into playable, engaging experiences that resonate with our audience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prototype and develop new game mechanics, features, and systems using Unreal Engine, ensuring they are both innovative and technically sound.

• Collaborate with the design team to understand game concepts and requirements, translating them into functional prototypes and eventual final implementations.

• Utilize your technical skills to solve complex design challenges, making key contributions to the gameplay and overall player experience.

• Participate in design and development meetings, offering insights and feedback to refine and improve game features continuously.

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of programming languages relevant to game design and development, such as C++ and Blueprint in Unreal Engine.

Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Game Designer or similar role, with portfolio of prototypes.

• Proficient in programming and scripting, with extensive experience in Unreal Engine

• Excellent communication abilities, capable of working closely with both remote design and development teams to bring game concepts to life.

• A self-starter with a passion for game development and a keen interest in working within the dynamic environment of a startup.

• Open to the possibility of relocating to Portugal in the future, with comprehensive support from our team.

Why You Should Join Us:

• Play a pivotal role in a passionate and innovative team, where your technical and design skills directly influence the success and quality of our games.

• Enjoy the flexibility of a fully remote role, coupled with the potential for future relocation to Portugal.

• Embrace the opportunity to lead and shape the technical game design process within a growing startup.

• Receive a competitive compensation package, including the possibility of company equity, in recognition of your critical contributions.