Velan Studios, Inc.

Game Engineer

• Brainstorming new game mechanics with the team.
• Jumping into game code/script to implement.
• Modifying the level editor to support a new game mechanic.
• Presenting a rough version of a new mechanic to the team and gathering feedback.
• Taking a rough version of a game mechanic to a shippable state.

Gameplay Programmer

Designer

• Brainstorm, innovate, create, refine, and finalize 3D level layouts • Greybox layout to determine gameplay spaces, high level pacing, and identify key moments • Prototype and script gameplay sequences alongside encounters to gain meaningful feedback in early development • Own the design of the moment-to-moment and overall pacing of multiple levels in collaboration with environment artists and gameplay engineers • Work closely with the Game Director, Designers, and Artists on the design, layout, and construction of our game levels and environments, as well as scripted level mechanics and events. • Help define and implement unique gameplay mechanics that fit your levels • Work closely with the Game Director and other Lead Designers to shape and implement compelling level and quest content.

Senior Level Designer

• Help define and drive the game’s animation style with expressive, solid body mechanics that makes gameplay feel amazing.
• Take ownership of the full gameplay animation process, from rough prototypes to polished game performances.
• Drive in-engine development with excellent engine competency, including animation systems, state machines and other procedural animation techniques.
• Collaborate with designers and engineers to explore new ideas, solve tricky gameplay challenges, and push what’s possible through animation.
• Document tools and workflows.
• Mentor other animators, offering feedback, guidance, and support.
• Champion animation across the studio — always pushing for clarity, responsiveness, and that breath of life within every press of a button.
• Project Lead role based on project*

Gameplay Animator – Senior/Lead

Software Engineer

• Most of our games are built on our internal engine and tools.
• We believe that owning our tech gives us certain technical superpowers.
• Velan works on all kinds of games, from augmented reality driven kart racers to shooters played in the dark. The varied needs of our games sets the direction for our rendering tech.
• Experienced graphics programmers operate with a fair degree of autonomy at Velan. While decisions about your areas of focus will be made collaboratively with the leadership team, once an area of focus is selected, you exercise a wide degree of discretion to accomplish your technical goals.
• Although each of our systems has an owner, we are a small team, and you should expect to own several different systems. Additionally, we trust you to work across the codebase with minimal barriers.

Gameplay Programmer

Senior Level Designer

Gameplay Animator – Senior/Lead

Graphics Programmer