About the studio:

We are a new, unannounced AAA studio that values a lean and flat structure, both in the short and long term as we expand. We’re cross-disciplinary and have a bottoms up decision-making process. Our studio head is a AAA production veteran with over 2 decades of expertise. Join us in building our first IP from scratch!

Mission:

As the first technical designer and core member of this studio, you will pioneer design tools and processes for our first game. You’ll be the mediator between the engineers and designers, solving problems to enable us to rapidly prototype, but with an eye towards scalability and performance. In early production, our desire to stay lean will rely on your ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams. And as we scale up for production, your insights will aid us in building out a technical design team. 

We are looking for:

• A curious, collaborative, and independent problem-solver.

• Confidence working in a fluid, unstructured environment.

• Eagerness to roll up sleeves and be hands-on without supervision or guidance.

• Proactive mindset for technical design, studio culture, and anything else you can help out with. 

• Interest in helping us establish this studio and culture.

• Experience shipping a game from start to finish as a technical designer.

• Understanding of both the power and limitations of using Unreal Blueprints - with a goal of creating best practices for the design team.

• Technical background such as a computer science degree, experience as a programmer, or something similar. 

• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills: can translate between layperson and technical terms, both in verbal and written forms.

Bonus:

• Shipped a AAA game from inception.

• Experience with UE 4 or 5.

Estimated salary range is for US candidates only.

About NetEase:

We are an autonomous first-party studio at NetEase Games.

Founded in 1997, NetEase Games is one of the largest game developers worldwide by size and revenue. Over the years, NetEase Games has been focusing on developing high-quality content and providing the best experience for gamers all around the world. So far, the company has more than 100 games in operation. Its recent games include Naraka: Bladepoint, Knives Out, Onmyoji, Identity V, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, and more.

Along with its many creative partnerships, NetEase is expanding its portfolio of studios, including Jackalope Games, Jar of Sparks, and Quantic Dream.

We are an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other protected status as required as by law.

Learn more about NetEase original games here: https://www.neteasegames.com