Jagex

Technical Designer – RuneScape: Dragonwilds

Jagex

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Cambridge • United Kingdom

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Tech Stack

Unreal Engine

About the role

  • Prototype, refine, and implement new gameplay systems and features that support the vision of the Lead Designer.
  • Translate vision documents and feature specs into detailed technical and design specs.
  • Build and iterate in-engine (UE5), using Blueprint scripting to bring mechanics to life quickly and cleanly.
  • Collaborate across disciplines—including animators, engineers, and designers, to deliver high-quality, playable content.
  • Define gameplay variables and tuning systems to support easy balancing and iteration.
  • Establish quality benchmarks for design implementation, setting the bar for reusability and polish.
  • Create and maintain documentation on systems, tools, and best practices.
  • Contribute to improving team workflows and pipelines for faster, more efficient development.
  • Help develop player-facing features that feel great, from combat pacing and responsiveness to feedback systems and traversal mechanics.

Requirements

  • Demonstrable experience working on gameplay features, ideally within an action, adventure, or survival title.
  • Proven professional games industry experience and proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprint scripting.
  • Experience working on networked or multiplayer features, with an understanding of Blueprint replication.
  • A strong sense for gameplay feel, polish, and iteration, particularly around combat and player movement.
  • Ability to work cross-discipline with excellent communication and collaboration habits.
  • Comfortable working in a feedback-driven environment and iterating based on input from leads and peers.
  • Passion for delivering satisfying, intuitive gameplay that players will love.
Benefits
  • Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
  • Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
  • Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
  • Life Insurance.
  • Discretionary annual performance bonus.
  • Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
gameplay systemsBlueprint scriptinggameplay variablestuning systemsdocumentationiterationnetworked featuresmultiplayer featuresgameplay feelcombat mechanics
Soft Skills
communicationcollaborationfeedback-driveniterationteam workflowspolishcross-discipline workproblem-solvingcreativityadaptability