Senior Technical Designer
Job Summary
Job Description
Magnopus seeks a Senior Technical Designer to bridge design and engineering on cutting-edge immersive projects. This role blends creativity, technical proficiency, and problem-solving to create engaging interactive experiences. Responsibilities include developing and implementing technical design solutions, prototyping and validating ideas, collaborating with engineers on efficient systems, mentoring junior designers, researching new tools, communicating technical concepts, contributing to project planning, and troubleshooting design systems. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in technical design for VR/AR, Unreal Engine proficiency (Blueprint, Control Rig, Sequencer), scripting skills, and experience in creating player-centric, visually compelling experiences.
Must have:
- Expertise in technical design for immersive experiences
- Proficiency with Unreal Engine and related tools
- Strong knowledge of design principles for VR/AR
- Ability to design and refine gameplay mechanics
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Perks:
- Ongoing education and mentorship opportunities
- Generous healthcare
- Time off benefits
5 skills required
Job Details
Magnopus is looking for a Senior Technical Designer to help bridge the gap between design and engineering on cutting-edge immersive projects. This position requires a unique blend of creativity, technical proficiency, and problem-solving skills, helping create engaging and polished interactive experiences. In this role, you’ll play a key part in designing and implementing innovative solutions that empower creative teams and enhance project delivery. Collaborating with designers, engineers, and artists, you’ll take ownership of complex systems and help shape the technical design practices across the studio.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement technical design solutions for immersive experiences, aligning with client goals, user needs, and technical constraints.
- Prototype and validate design ideas using in-engine tools, iterating based on feedback and performance insights.
- Collaborate with engineers to architect efficient systems and workflows that empower creative teams.
- Support and mentor junior and mid-level designers, sharing knowledge and encouraging best practices.
- Conduct research to evaluate new tools and technologies, integrating them into the design pipeline where beneficial.
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to diverse stakeholders.
- Contribute to project planning and task prioritisation, ensuring deliverables are met on time and to a high standard.
- Troubleshoot and optimise design systems for performance, usability, and scalability.
Requirements
- Demonstrated expertise in technical design, including experience developing interactive systems, user interfaces, and tools in real-time engines.
- Strong knowledge of design principles for VR, AR, or other immersive platforms.
- Ability to design and refine gameplay mechanics, seamlessly integrating VFX, audio, and controls to create player-centric, visually compelling experiences.
- Proficiency with Unreal Engine and associated tools, such as Blueprint, Control Rig, and Sequencer, or similar experience using visual scripting tools and real-time engines.
- Skilled in prototyping interaction paradigms and creating proof-of-concept designs.
- Solid understanding of scripting languages, with a focus on implementing and optimising gameplay systems.
- Ability to analyse and solve complex technical challenges in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to document and present technical solutions effectively.
- Proven track record of contributing to successful immersive projects, showcasing creative and technical leadership.
Our interview process
We believe in a transparent and straightforward interview process. Here's what you can expect when applying for this role:
Application review
Our team will carefully review your application to assess alignment with the role.
Recruiter screening call (30 minutes)
A general conversation to learn more about you, share insights about the company and role, and cover the basics.
First stage interview (60 minutes)
A deep dive into your skills and expertise, focusing on technical experience.
Second stage Interview (60 minutes)
A conversation focused on collaboration, interpersonal skills, problem solving and alignment with our values.
Offer
If successful, we’ll extend an offer and guide you through the next steps.
About us
Magnopus is an experience focused technology company founded by a team of Oscar-winning artists, designers, and engineers from games, films, and other unusual places. We’re passionate about creating rich experiences that unite the physical and digital worlds.
Because we’re building the future, we endeavour to create a diverse, creative workplace where people from many perspectives collaborate across disciplines to create amazing things together. We invest in our employee's progression with ongoing education and mentorship opportunities, and support their happiness and productivity through generous health care, time off, and other benefits.
We try to foster a safe environment where we can take risks, and learn from our failures. While we value individual talents, we favour collaboration more. We believe that the leadership of the company works for the employees, not the other way around. We feel strongly that our employees guide who we are as a company and the work we create, so we look for characteristics of curiosity, empathy, respect, honesty, and courage in every candidate.
Though we’ve delivered a lot of crazy stuff, here are a few you can check out at home:
Please be aware that, if you are selected for a position, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. This may involve providing original documents such as a passport or residence permit. Failure to provide the necessary documentation may affect your employment eligibility.
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