Step into a role where technical precision meets creative flair. 10:10 Games is an independent development studio that has quickly made its mark on the industry with the 2024 release of Funko Fusion. As we pivot toward the development of brand-new, exciting IPs, we are looking for a Mid-Level Technical Designer to join our elite Technical Design and Asset Art department in Warrington.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced developer who thrives at the intersection of Art, Animation, and Engineering. You will be instrumental in ensuring our interactive systems are not only robust and performant but also visually stunning.
Job Summary & Essential Specifications: Mid-Level Technical Designer
| Category | Details |
| Company Name | 10:10 Games |
| Job Title | Mid-Level Technical Designer |
| Location | Warrington, Cheshire, UK (Hybrid) |
| Employment Type | Full-Time |
| Department | Technical Design and Asset Art |
| Experience Level | Mid-Level (Professional Unreal Experience Required) |
| Salary Range | Competitive & Industry-Leading (Based on experience) |
| Work Model | 3 Days In-Office / 2 Days Remote |
| Core Technology | Unreal Engine 5, Blueprints, Maya/Blender |
| Key Benefits | Zero Crunch, 33 Days Holiday, Private Healthcare |
At 10:10 Games, our studio culture isn’t just a tagline—it’s our foundation. We have deliberately built an environment where every team member is empowered to fulfill their maximum potential.
We believe in sustainable growth. We build clear development pathways that allow our staff to reach the next stage of their career through internal promotion opportunities. Your professional aspirations are a prime focus; you will have regular progression catch-ups with your manager to ensure you are consistently moving toward your goals.
Innovation requires honesty. We value transparency and collaboration, ensuring that everyone’s feedback is genuinely considered. Our fortnightly company-wide stand-ups and frequent team check-ins ensure that our promise of an open-door policy is maintained every single day.
We are passionate about opening the doors of the gaming industry to everyone. Through partnerships with Women in Games, Grads in Games, and Into Games, we actively work to make the industry more accessible. As an equal opportunity employer, we treat all applications equally, celebrating diversity across gender identity, race, ethnicity, and lived experience.
The Role: Technical Designer
As a Mid-Level Technical Designer, you will be a bridge-builder. You will be responsible for the design, prototyping, and implementation of interactive gameplay systems and mechanics that leverage the full power of Unreal Engine 5’s latest technology.
You will work within a multi-skilled team comprised of experts from animation, art, and design backgrounds. Your mission is to ensure that interactive assets function flawlessly from a technical perspective while maintaining the high visual bar our studio is known for.
Key Responsibilities and Workflows
1. System Design and Prototyping
- Technical Prototyping: Use Blueprint visual scripting to iterate rapidly on new gameplay mechanics, taking them from concept to a “production-ready” state.
- Complex Systems: Build and maintain interactive gameplay systems that are scalable and easy for the wider Design team to utilize.
- Performance Focus: Work closely with the Engineering team to ensure that systems leverage the best use of C++ classes, components, and functions, always adhering to industry best practices.
2. Visual Integration and Artistry
- Animation and Rigging: Utilize your understanding of keyframe animation principles to rig and animate interactive elements within UE5, Maya, or Blender.
- Scene Composition: Apply a keen eye for detail to object and scene composition, ensuring that technical implementations do not compromise the artistic vision of the project.
- Interactive Fidelity: Ensure that every lever, door, or complex mechanic feels “right” to the player through careful attention to timing and visual feedback.
3. Cross-Departmental Collaboration
- Liaison: Act as the technical translator between the creative Art/Design teams and the Technical/Engineering teams.
- Documentation: (Bonus) Create clear, concise documentation for new tools and workflows to ensure the team can work efficiently.
- Problem Solving: Proactively identify pipeline bottlenecks and technical hurdles, thinking “outside the box” to find elegant solutions.
10:10 Games need a proactive team player who is user-focused and possesses a deep technical curiosity.
Professional Requirements
- Unreal Project Experience: You have professional experience working as a Technical Designer on at least one shipped or significant Unreal-based project.
- Blueprint Mastery: You are highly confident in Blueprint visual scripting and understand how to build complex logic without sacrificing performance.
- Art and Animation Proficiency: You understand keyframe animation principles and are comfortable rigging and animating in industry-standard tools like Maya or Blender.
- Design Sensibility: You have a proven ability to design and prototype interactive mechanics that are fun, intuitive, and technically sound.
- Communication: Strong cross-team communication skills are essential; you must be able to explain technical constraints to artists and artistic requirements to engineers.
Bonus Skills (The “Extra Mile”)
- C++ Knowledge: A basic understanding of programming fundamentals in C++ to better collaborate with the Engineering team.
- Technical Art: Experience with Materials, PCG (Procedural Content Generation), or Niagara particle systems.
- Profiling: Hands-on experience with UE5’s platform profiling tools to optimize game performance.
- Detail-Oriented: A genuine interest in Art and scene composition that allows you to elevate the visual quality of interactive props.
Our studio is perfectly situated in Warrington, Cheshire. This location offers a fantastic quality of life with easy access to the cultural and social hubs of both Manchester and Liverpool.
- The Best of Both Worlds: Enjoy the lower cost of living and community feel of Cheshire while remaining minutes away from two of the UK’s biggest cities.
- Commuter Friendly: Excellent rail links and road networks make it a highly accessible location for professionals across the region.
We believe that a “people-first” culture must be backed by tangible support.
- Hybrid & Flexible Working: We prioritize results over “desk time.” Enjoy a balance of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
- Zero Crunch Policy: We believe in sustainable development. Our schedules are designed to protect your work-life balance.
- Generous Time Off: 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays) to ensure you have time to recharge.
- Health & Wellness: A comprehensive package including Private Health Insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and long-term illness cover.
- Financial Future: An enhanced pension scheme and a company-wide bonus scheme that ensures we all share in the studio’s success.
How to Apply
If you are a Technical Designer who loves to solve puzzles and create beautiful, interactive experiences, we want to hear from you.
Please include with your application:
1. An updated CV highlighting your professional Unreal Engine experience.
2. A Portfolio or Showreel showcasing your Blueprint work, interactive systems, and any animation/rigging examples.
3. A short note on why you’re excited to join a people-first expansion.
10:10 Games is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.
Job Opening Mid-Level Technical Designer at 10:10 Games
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