At Dovetail Games we are passionate about empowering our people to build beautiful worlds, craft breath-taking games and do the best work of their career to deliver our vision: "By Enthusiasts, For Enthusiasts".
We have just moved into a brand new river-front studio in the heart of the Historic Dockyard in Kent, UK. We are growing fast, developing our games using cutting-edge technology and delivering these on multiple platforms: PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
We are looking for a Technical Designer working within our vehicle setup team on our UE4 Simulations. You will work closely alongside Content teams to help, develop and support content for our train simulation titles. The successful candidate will ideally have an interest in railways, and experience working in the games industry would be beneficial, although not essential and also have a good knowledge of common scripting languages such as Lua, Javascript, PHP or Python.
Responsibilities
Able to research, specify and implement prototypical locomotive and rolling stock physics and functionality
Able to research, specify and implement innovative rolling stock features and to identify where improvements can be made to existing content.
Able to research, design and implement new and innovative functionality
Work with team members create compelling content
Create suitable documentation for internal and external audiences
Assist with testing and bug-fixing where necessary
What we look for in you
Knowledge and practical use of UE4 and UE4 Blueprints
Good knowledge of common scripting languages such as Lua, Javascript, PHP or Python.
Previous knowledge of content creation or modding with train sims is beneficial.
Strong engineering / scripting skills
Experience of working in the games industry beneficial
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and diversity, and all applicants will be considered on their merit, qualifications, competence and talent regardless of any protected characteristics.
You will have a direct and significant impact on the future of our games
You'll experience an environment where you will be challenged but supported
We have an industry leading work-life balance
We are developing games across multiple platforms using cutting edge technology
Competitive salary and benefits
Pension scheme
Eye-care vouchers
Free parking
Free fruit, tea & coffee and a stocked pantry
Access to funded fitness events and health checks.
Regular social and sporting activities, including charity fundraising.