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Senior Game Designer (9-month contract)

3 hours, 34 minutes ago
Canada
Full-time
Senior
Game Developer
Software Development
System Design
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Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is an independent game development studio based in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2010 by industry veterans, BBI is known for creating immersive strategy and adventure games like Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and Hardspace: Sh...

Internet Software & Services
251-1K
Founded 2010
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Description

  • Design, prototype, and implement game content both in and out of the engine in collaboration with other disciplines.
  • Develop features and content, including brainstorming, documentation, implementation, and gameplay tuning and balancing.
  • Provide documentation and ongoing guidance to support feature implementation.
  • Interpret and execute on project direction in alignment with project goals.
  • Resolve implementation issues and gameplay bugs.
  • Assist in testing new features and provide design feedback.
  • Communicate ideas, solicit feedback from key stakeholders, and act on feedback from others.
  • Support the achievement of objectives assigned by the Design Lead and Game Director.

Requirements

  • 6-8 years of game design experience.
  • Experience prototyping with Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Experience building gameplay features in Unreal Engine 5.
  • Ability to think logically with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Knowledge of competitive products and a variety of gameplay genres.
  • Strong written communication skills and the ability to convey abstract concepts.
  • Experience with procedural generation systems is a plus.
  • Experience with highly systemic gameplay is a plus.
  • Experience designing for multiplayer is a plus.
  • Interest in single-player games is a plus.
  • Art or creative writing skills are a plus.
  • Ability to understand and communicate in technical language is a plus.
  • Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.

Benefits

  • Salary range of $115,000 - $130,000 per year.
  • Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work on a sci-fi, first-person action game using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Temporary full-time 9-month contract role.

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