Concepteur de jeux / Game Designer

About the Job

Summary by Outscal

4 Skills Required for This Role

Boost these skills to join the top 1% applicants for this job:

1. Prototyping
2. Unreal
3. Foundation
4. Miro

Must Have:

• Game design experience
• Unreal Engine familiarity
• Strong communication skills
• Passion for games
• Design documentation skills

Good to Have:

• Miro experience

Perks:

• Flexible remote/office work
• Insurance coverage and telemedicine
• Transportation and meal allowance
• Referral bonus
• RRSP with employer contribution

Game Designer

We are looking for a creative and dedicated Game Designer to support our design team on an upcoming project. As a Game Designer, you’ll work with experienced designers and developers to craft memorable experiences, with a special focus on the game’s 3Cs. This is an excellent opportunity to learn this field and grow.

We are looking for someone enthusiastic, who can adapt and learn fast.

Key Responsibilities:

• Game Design: Assist in designing and prototyping core gameplay mechanics, systems, and levels that align with the overall vision of the game.
• Content Creation: Contribute to the creation of in-game content such as quests, levels, events, and challenges that engage and excite players.
• Documentation: Develop clear, organized design documentation for game mechanics, levels, and features, maintaining alignment with project goals.
• Feedback & Iteration: Participate in playtesting sessions, gather feedback, and iterate on designs based on player feedback and insights from the design team.
• Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with artists, programmers, and other team members to implement designs and ensure consistency and quality across all aspects of the game.
• Problem-Solving: Address design challenges and provide creative solutions to gameplay or system issues.

Qualifications:

• Experience: Experience in game design, personal projects or entry-level roles, with a portfolio that demonstrates your design skills.
• Design Skills: Good knowledge of core game design principles, including mechanics, balance, pacing, and user engagement.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with Unreal Engine and design documentation tools such as Miro.
• Communication: Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey ideas and accept constructive feedback.
• Passion for Games: A contagious enthusiasm for video games and their development.

Why Could We Be the Perfect Place for You:

We offer the unique experience of being part of the foundation of a new international game team right in the heart of Montreal, which benefits from the rich diversity of its members and the cultural exchange with our partners in Hangzhou.

Join us to work on an ambitious project, in a unique ‘Start-Up Atmosphere’ and with a team of passionate and energetic game developers!