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Technical Designer (3-Month contract)

4 days, 17 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 end 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.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of gameplay systems and in-game content for the project.

Requirements

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

Benefits

  • $80,000 - $100,000 a year.
  • Remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements.
  • Temporary full-time 3-month contract.

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