Technical Designer - Talent Pipeline

Company: Forgotten Empires
Location: Remote (Europe)
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor

About the Role:
Forgotten Empires, a part of Keywords Studios, is building a 2026 talent pipeline for exceptional Technical Designers. By applying, you are joining a curated network of creative professionals who may be contacted for emerging projects. This is an opportunity to get your profile on our radar for exciting future work in the development of top-tier PC games.

As a Technical Designer, you will leverage your Unreal Engine 5 expertise to bring games to fruition within a creative and supportive team environment, with the ability to directly impact development.

Responsibilities:

• Design engaging gameplay, narrative, and mechanical elements for a complete game experience.
• Create captivating experiences that push boundaries and deliver innovative gameplay.
• Lead the implementation of key gameplay components using Blueprint scripting, Sequencer, and other UE systems.
• Collaborate closely with design leaders to refine gameplay experiences.

Requirements:

• 2+ years of game design experience in the industry.
• 2+ years of experience with Unreal Engine 5 in a design or technical design capacity.
• Proficiency in visual scripting languages, particularly UE Blueprints.
• Proven ability to create functional prototypes.
• Strong communication skills for conveying vision to team stakeholders.
• Ability to adhere to design guidelines and write design documentation.
• Ability to balance design ambition with production constraints and meet deadlines.
• Ability to interpret and integrate constructive feedback.
• Proactive in identifying and articulating problem areas and developing solutions.
• Experience working in a team environment.
• B2 English level (conversational and written).
• Must be located within Europe.

Bonus Points:

• Player/Design experience with strategy games.

Benefits:

• Competitive employment packages tailored to individual circumstances.

Forgotten Empires is an equal opportunity employer. Keywords Studios is committed to providing a workplace that offers equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.