Hybrid Technical Designer – RuneScape: Dragonwilds

at Jagex

• Job title: Technical Designer – RuneScape: Dragonwilds
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: No Education Requirement
• Tech skills: Unreal Engine
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cambridge, United Kingdom

About the role

• Technical Designer for gameplay systems in RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Collaborating on gameplay mechanics and engine prototyping for an early access title.

Responsibilities

• 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!