Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We offer competitive employment packages to suit your individual circumstances.

Visa & relocation

**At this time, this position is only available as a Business-to-Business (B2B) contract.**

Requirements

Nice to have

Bonus Points!

Player/Design experience with strategy games is a plus.

The role

We're building our 2026 talent pipeline for exceptional Technical Designers! By applying, you're not applying for a specific role today-instead, you're joining a curated network of creative professionals that we may reach out to as new projects emerge. While this isn't an active opening at the moment, it helps us get to know your style and experience early on. If your skills and experience align with upcoming opportunities, we'll contact you to explore a potential collaboration. Join us now to stay on our radar for exciting future work.

As a Technical Designer with us, you will use your awesome Unreal Engine 5 knowledge to help us to bring our games to fruition. In return, you will be part of a creative and supportive team environment with the ability to have a direct impact on the development of top-tier games.

Are you up for the challenge?

What you'll do

Designing strong gameplay, narrative, and mechanical elements to create a full game experience.
Designing captivating experiences that push the boundaries and deliver innovative gameplay.
Leading the implementation of important gameplay components from beginning to end, utilizing skills in general Blueprint scripting, Sequencer, and other UE systems.
Collaborating closely with design leaders to develop and refine engaging gameplay experiences.

How you'll work

*Whilst this position is being offered on a remote basis, we are only able to consider applicants who are currently located within Europe

Location: Working remotely in EU/UK (EU time zones required)

What you'll bring to the table

2+ years of game design experience in the industry, working with Unreal Engine 5 experience in a design or tech design capacity
Self-motivated and proactive in identifying design and technical issues, with a willingness to seek assistance when necessary.
Proficiency in visual scripting languages, particularly UE Blueprints (with at least 2 years of experience).
Proven ability to create functional prototypes.
Strong communication skills in conveying your vision with other stakeholders on the team
Ability to adhere to design guidelines and ability to write design documentation.
Ability to balance design ambition within production constraints and meet deadlines.
Ability to interpret and integrate constructive feedback.
Anticipate, identify, and articulate problem areas and develop solutions.
Experience working in a team environment.
B2 English level - conversational and written.

About Forgotten Empires

Forgotten Empires is a game development studio best known for its work on the Age of Empires franchise, particularly the critically acclaimed Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition. The company specializes in remastering and expanding classic real-time strategy games, collaborating closely with publishers like Xbox Game Studios. With a global team of developers, designers, and artists, Forgotten Empires has established itself as a key player in the strategy game niche, delivering content that resonates with both nostalgic players and new audiences.

While headquartered in Cincinnati, USA, Forgotten Empires operates with a strong remote-first culture, actively hiring international talent, including roles based in Spain. The studio values flexibility and distributed collaboration, making it an attractive option for professionals seeking to work on beloved game franchises from anywhere in the world. For international hires, the company offers the opportunity to contribute to high-profile game projects while enjoying the benefits of remote work and a tight-knit, passionate team.

Founded: 2013
Employees: 11–50
Headquarters: Cincinnati, USA
Website: forgottenempires.net

Good to know if you are moving

The company offers fully remote positions, allowing international hires to work from Spain without relocating to the US.
Forgotten Empires has a strong connection to the Age of Empires community, offering developers a chance to work on a beloved franchise with a dedicated fanbase.
The team is relatively small, providing opportunities for significant impact and close collaboration with senior developers.
The company has a history of hiring international talent, with team members located across different countries and time zones.

In their own words

About the company & team

Forgotten Empires is a full-service game developer focused on Windows PC games. While headquartered in the U.S., our team consists of 90+ passionate individuals from around the globe, each of whom brings a unique skill set and perspective to the table. Since 2022 we are part of Keywords Studios.

Role Information: EN
Studio: Forgotten Empires
Location: Europe
Area of Work: Game Development
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote

Additional information

Forgotten Empires is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran's status, age or disability.

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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