Senior Systems Designer (12-month contract)

11 hours, 52 minutes ago
Contract
Senior
Software Development
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

Description

  • Design, prototype, and implement complex gameplay systems and tools with designers, artists, and programmers.
  • Provide documentation to guide downstream teams and support production workflows.
  • Give creative and technical feedback on other designers’ work.
  • Interpret creative direction and execute features in alignment with project goals.
  • Serve as a technical expert on key features and participate in data debugging.
  • Guide others’ technical work and ensure content creation follows documented best practices.
  • Test new tools and features before they are released to the team.
  • Help plan the roadmap for the systems you own through completion.
  • Mentor designers and promote strong design principles across the team.

Requirements

  • Minimum 6 years of experience in technical design or systems design.
  • At least two shipped titles.
  • Experience with Unreal 5 and Blueprints.
  • Fundamental knowledge of game design processes and investigating in-game issues.
  • Self-directed with the ability to thrive in a highly technical environment.
  • Preferred experience with other design areas such as level design, UX/UI, or encounter scripting.
  • Preferred experience playing modern first-person games, including Immersive Sim or Action-RPG genres.
  • Preferred experience or knowledge of 2D/3D software.
  • Preferred experience with a variety of game engines.
  • Preferred experience with version control software.
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Canada.

Benefits

  • Remote-first workplace.
  • Flexible work arrangements.

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