Technical Designer 3 month contract - Blackbird Interactive

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement gameplay mechanics and systems using Unity and C#.
• Collaborate closely with designers, artists, and programmers to translate design concepts into functional features.
• Build and iterate level layouts, puzzles, and interactive elements while maintaining technical constraints.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve performance bottlenecks and bugs throughout development.
• Document technical solutions and provide guidance to the team on best practices for scripting and optimization.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience developing games in Unity with strong C# scripting skills.
• Proven ability to balance creative design goals with technical feasibility and performance considerations.
• Experience creating and iterating level designs, gameplay prototypes, and tools.
• Solid understanding of debugging, profiling, and optimization techniques for real‑time applications.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills in a remote‑first environment.