We are currently looking
to add an experienced Senior Game Designer to our already amazing team. As a “Snowmie” designer, you will use your advanced design skills to help our client studios bring their games to realization.
Game Design is a wide category that covers many disciplines : system design, level design, narrative design, technical document writing, prototyping, playtesting / balancing and more. All these responsibilities are encompassed in the role of Game Designer.
Are you up for the challenge?
Some of the cool stuff you’ll be doing :
- Working closely with client studios to bring their games and features to realization
- Working with other game designers and directors to supplement mechanic, quest and narrative designs to specification
- Creating thoughtful and engaging mechanical and dialogue choices with a strong understanding of the project’s IP and development constraints
- Creating both high and low level design documentation to inform stakeholders, developers and artists on the design’s vision
- Work with artists and developers in-engine to implement data, and components accurately
What you’ll bring to the table :
6+ years professional experience in video game design and developmentShipped game title(s) on mobile, console and / or PCVery strong communication skills and the ability to clearly communicate design vision and ideasExperience working directly with external clients and stakeholdersExperience with game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine and / or proprietary game enginesAbility to match and work within design pillars or existing IPExperience taking games all the way from initial concept to live operationsStrong understanding of design fundamentals (UX, narrative, mechanics balancing, the three C’s : Character / Camera / Controls, economy design and monetization)Bonus points!
Experience leading design teamsExperience overseeing or owning the analysis of game KPI's, and user testingExperience generating and pitching new game ideas to external clientsStrong UX design skillsProgramming background or ability to prototype ideas in blueprints and scriptsWhat’s in it for you?
Opportunities work in triple-A, in a no-crunch modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere and a variety of workComprehensive benefits package that covers Dental Care, Health Care (including out of country coverage), Vision Care, Long Term Disability, Physio, Massage etc.Generous leave policies include 4 weeks paid vacation (plus 1 week over the Holiday Season), unlimited sick leave and 2 paid personal days. We also provide parental leave top-up and an Employee and Family Assistance Plan that offer 24 / 7 free and confidential help with your physical and mental health.RRSP MatchingA dynamic and supportive team environment with a range of experience and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie nights, arcade tournaments, and more to help blow off steam and hang out together.The opportunity to build or expand your career the way you want to, in a smaller studio connected to a global studio familyA sweet hoodie!Additional Information :
Primary Working Language : English
Salary Range : $85,000 to $100,000 depending on experience level
This is a remote or hybrid position; however, candidates must reside in Ontario / Quebec
Role Information : EN
Studio : Snowed In
Location : Americas, Canada, Ontario
Area of Work : Game Development
Service : Create
Employment Type : Full Time, Permanent
Working Pattern : Hybrid / Remote
