Core Game Designer (Unreal Engine 5 / Sports) Job at Refactor Games, Santa Monica, CA

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  • Refactor Games
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio . We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5 .

We are looking for a Core Game Designer to own the design of core moment-to-moment gameplay for our football game. If you know what makes a pass feel great in EA FC , why ball physics matters in Pro Evo , or why a well-designed first-touch mechanic can make or break immersion, this is the job for you.

Experience:

  • 3+ years developing games for console and/or PC, ideally sports or competitive multiplayer.
  • At least 1 shipped high-quality football game or a similar sports game.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and iterate on core gameplay systems : player control, ball physics, shooting, passing, skill moves, dribbling, defending, collisions, player interactions.
  • Work closely with engineers and animators to prototype and refine gameplay mechanics.
  • Own tuning of player attributes, input responsiveness, animation transitions, and gameplay balance.
  • Study and deconstruct the best football games on the market.
  • Ensure authenticity , fluidity , and fun in every on-pitch interaction.

Requirements:

  • Deep knowledge of football video games (EA FC, Pro Evo, UFL, Football Manager, etc.).
  • Passion for real-world football: player behaviors, tactics, styles of play.
  • Proven experience designing and tuning core gameplay in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Ability to analyze player feedback and telemetry data to refine gameplay.
  • Experience shipping at least one football or sports title (or demonstrable equivalent experience).

Pluses:

  • Knowledge of broadcast camera angles and camera behavior for sports games.
  • Experience tuning AI difficulty, skill systems, and input latency mitigation.

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