Technical Designer – Weapons

Job title:

Technical Designer – Weapons

Company

Climax Studios

Job description

Climax Studios was established nearly 30 years ago, we have an extensive history in developing all kinds of digital experiences across all formats, and we have won multiple awards along the way.You take your creativity seriously and games should be what get you fired up and passionate. At Climax we embrace those who see things in a different way and aren’t afraid to try-out new things and push themselves out of their comfort zones.We’re hiring a Technical Designer to help shape a powerful, expressive, and responsive arsenal for our upcoming AAA FPS. You’ll be responsible for implementing, tuning, and systemizing a broad range of weapons using Unreal Engine 5. This role requires tight collaboration across design, animation, and code to deliver weapons that feel incredible to use and are deeply tied to gameplay systems.You’ll be based out of our state of the art studio located in the heart of the beautiful Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth overlooking the Harbour.Requirements

• Shipped at least one console title in a Technical Design, Gameplay Design, or related role.
• Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5 Blueprint scripting and weapon logic.
• Hands-on experience implementing weapons, fire modes, and associated gameplay systems.
• Strong understanding of FPS weapon design fundamentals – timing, feedback, readability, and flow.
• Familiarity with animation state machines, montages, sync markers, and notifies.
• Ability to debug cross-disciplinary issues involving design, code, and animation.
• Passion for responsive, expressive weapons and a drive to make them feel exceptional.

Responsibilities

• Own technical implementation of weapon features from prototype through to production.

• Build and maintain scalable Blueprint systems.

• Integrate closely with animation and code teams.

• Collaborate with gameplay and systems designers to hook weapons into progression, modifiers, and resource loops.

• Prototype experimental weapon functionality and help define best practices for modular weapon construction.

• Maintain clean documentation and adhere to project best practices.

Benefits

• Regular social events
• Pension
• Fresh fruit and snacks
• A friendly, focused, ambitious and relaxed working environment
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression
• Discount card for all the shopping centre stores
• Great seafront location, a short walk from the rail station, bars, restaurants, coffee shops
• Group Private Medical Insurance provided by BUPA
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Dental Insurance
• Group Income Protection
• Company Pension Scheme
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Eye-Care Vouchers

Perks

• Bring your doggo to work! We’re a dog friendly studio, bring your pooch in to meet us.
• Bean to cup coffee machine in the studio.
• Fresh fruit and healthy snacks provided daily, breakfast and some not so healthy snacks.
• In-house clubs and socials. From board games, tennis, football to D&D nights, there are lots of opportunities to socialise.
• Regular Socials including Project Wrap Parties, team and studio events, Christmas and annual Summer parties and some great charity fundraising events.

Role Information: ENStudio: Climax StudiosLocation: Europe, United Kingdom, PortsmouthArea of Work: Game DevelopmentService: CreateService Type: DesignEmployment Type: PermanentWorking Pattern: Full TimeKeywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.PERSONAL DATA PROTECTION POLICYKeywords Studios is strongly committed to protecting your personal information. By sending your CV/Resume, you are agreeing to our terms and conditions and consent to your data being managed and retained in accordance with our data privacy and retention policy .

Expected salary

Location

Portsmouth

Job date

Sat, 17 May 2025 22:22:27 GMT

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