About the job

We are Fool’s Theory, a company from Bielsko-Biała in Poland, creators of the game Seven: The Days Long Gone and The Thaumaturge.
We are actively seeking skilled individuals to join our team to work on a project developed in cooperation with CD PROJEKT RED.

We’re looking for a Gameplay Designer to join our team and focus on prototyping and creating systems (combat, trade, equipment, AI, etc.)

Sounds interesting? Get in touch with us!

Responsibilities

• Prototyping systems creating gameplay loops,
• Creating combat systems, trade, equipment, AI trees,
• Creating transparent and efficient logic in blueprints,
• Designing and implementing NPC characters’ skills in the game based on the ability system,
• Working on maintaining balance,
• Cooperating with our Quest Design department in order to support the game's narrative by mechanics,
• Cooperating with our Art departments.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the gaming industry,
• Very good knowledge of Blueprints system in Unreal Engine 5,
• Familiarity with AI construction trees,
• Familiarity with Gameplay Ability System in UE5,
• Ability to maintain order in files,
• Fluent English,
• Independence in performing tasks,
• Good communication skills and willingness to work in a group,
• Ability to solve problems.

Nice to have:

• Experience in running RPG sessions,
• Previous participation in game jams.

We offer

• A key role in the process of developing current and future projects.
• Opportunity to work on a cool project in cooperation with CD PROJEKT RED.
• Flexible working hours (core hours 10:00-16:00).
• Possibility to work remotely (from anywhere with a time zone difference of -/+ 2 hours from GMT+1) or in our office in Bielsko-Biała.
• Long-term contracts - we are looking for people for more than one project.
• Working in a group of experienced specialists, often gamedev veterans, who are willing to share their knowledge.
• Custom tools to automate boring, repetitive stuff.
• Working with modern tools from leading technology suppliers (e.g. Jetbrains), as well as with our proprietary solutions.
• Support in industry training courses, conferences and fairs participation (both as a participant or speaker).
• Private medical insurance (Enel-med).
• Access to MyBenefit platform with a possibility to co-finance a Multisport Card.
• Psychological support.