Technical Game Designer (Blueprints, UE5)

Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight Arena, Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2, and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide. We develop and release games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.

SPINE is made with Unreal Engine 5 and centered around cinematic gun-fu shootouts. It's a third-person beat'em'up with a full set of PC gaming features, including a deep storyline, a unique setting, cutscenes, intriguing enemies, memorable bosses, character progression, and, most importantly, breathtaking battles with a wide array of firearms.

This project represents a new ambitious challenge for the company as it marks our first game for both PC and consoles.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): SPINE
• Genres: Action, Shooter, Arcade, Fighting
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Work on the game logic as part of the technical design team.

• Actively participate in the development and improvement of the game's combat system, integrate and fine-tune combat animations, player abilities, opponent behavior, etc.

• Collaborate with the team's game designers to fine-tune and polish the gameplay experience, including opponent and boss behavior, animation timing, attacks, and more.

• Prototype new game features.

• Work with UE5 systems related to gameplay logic and animation, such as Blueprints and the Gameplay Ability System.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience working with UE5/UE4, particularly with Blueprints, for 2 years or more.

• Ability to independently debug and identify issues to be addressed and fixed by project programmers.

• Strong teamwork skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.

• Portfolio showcasing personal game projects or demos of any complexity.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• A great team with a friendly and informal work environment (we share colleagues' interests, play video games together, and organize internal game jams).

• Support of professional development, participation in specialized conferences and educational events.

• Remote work from all over the world.

• Working hours from 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3) with possibility of adjustment.

• Competitive salary (depending on professional qualifications).