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Technical Designer (3-month contract)

6 days, 14 hours ago
Canada
Full-time
Senior
Game Developer
Software Development
Game Development Prototyping
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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

  • Prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay content including game flow, interactable objects, player abilities, scripted sequences, tutorial systems, and bug fixes.
  • Create event hooks for narrative and audio content.
  • Collaborate with artists and designers to improve gameplay content implementation and achieve the best possible result.
  • Work with engineers to improve design workflows and translate gameplay intentions within performance and technical constraints.
  • Partner with producers and team leadership to assess requirements and provide effort estimates and status updates.
  • Support the development and execution of gameplay features and tools for a new project.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in game development, including at least 2 years of technical design experience.
  • Confidence and familiarity with modern text-based scripting languages.
  • Experience shipping at least one product, ideally an exploration and/or horror game.
  • Self-directed and able to thrive in a highly dynamic, technical environment.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for interdisciplinary collaboration.
  • Experience developing or playing games with a cooperative gameplay focus (preferred).
  • Passion for creating new, original gameplay experiences (preferred).
  • Interest in high-quality gameplay experiences and modern horror exploration games (preferred).
  • Demonstrated passion for entertainment products and media such as comics, movies, or novels (preferred).
  • Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside in Canada.

Benefits

  • Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements.
  • Opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, including world-class IPs and original creations.
  • Long-term career growth within an independent studio.
  • Work on a new co-operative, horror-based exploration game.

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