Game Designer

OverviewJoin to apply for the Game Designer role at KabamGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.At Kabam, we’re constantly raising the bar of excellence in free-to-play gaming. We hire for passion and diversity so that we can triumph in our collective skill. Our teams are made up of a fusion of personalities and interests bound together by a collaborative nature, fun-loving culture, and a drive to do what it takes to make great games. And this is where you come in…Reporting to the Lead Game Designer, the key function of the Game Designer is to design the overall gameplay, mechanics, and player experience of a game. This position touches on systems, character, content, and economy game design while iterating on the design process and seeing how modifications can change how people play.This role is a full-time, on-site position based 5 days a week at our Downtown Vancouver studio.In This Role, You Can Expect ToKey Accountabilities:Provide Input on the Game's Vision and Champion It:Collaborate with the team to contribute ideas and provide input on the overall vision of the game.Advocate and communicate the game's vision to other team members.Develop Documents, Write Scripts, and Identify System Needs:Create design documents that outline the game's mechanics, systems, and features.Write scripts and narratives to support the game's story and gameplay elements.Identify and define the technical requirements and system needs to deliver the desired game experience.Design Rules, Parameters, and Game Systems:Define the rules and parameters for in-game features and systems.Implement and fine-tune game systems, economies, and progression lines.Communicate Design Functionality and Vision:Communicate the functionality and vision of the design to the development team.Present design ideas and concepts to stakeholders for feedback and alignment.Level-Up Design Presence Studio-Wide:Enhance the design presence across the studio by sharing knowledge, best practices, and mentorship.Collaborate with other designers to improve design processes and workflows.To Be Successful In This Role, Your Background IncludesUndergraduate degree or college diploma (or equivalent) in a related field3+ years of experience designing systems, characters, and/or economies on at least one shipped titleIntellectual curiosity and logical thinkingRock-solid organizational and project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple prioritiesBonus if you have raw technical skills including; Scripting experienceStrong math skillsSpreadsheet wizardryA hunger for new, different, and exciting design challengesBenefitsOur success is due to the hard work of our people. We share our success with our people through flexible benefits and reward programs, sweet swag, snacks, and more. Here’s a look at some of the support we provide our people:Extended Health Coverage: effective day one, no waiting period Our benefits cover health, dental, life, disability, and extended paramedical services such as vision care, mental health practitioners, massage, physiotherapy, acupuncture, and much more.DEIB Benefits: DEIB is important to us and to our people - that’s why our benefits include gender-affirming care, fertility care, and other hormonal treatments and drugs.Flexible Spending Accounts: flex credit model with coverage levels; allocate to RRSP/TFSA, Health Spending account, and/or Personal Spending Account.RRSP Matching: contribution matching after 90 days.PTO and Parental Leave: paid parental leave, flexible paid time off, volunteering time off, sick leave, and holiday closures.Employee and Family Assistance Program: crisis management support and mental, emotional, and financial well-being.Telus Virtual Health: remote healthcare access for prescriptions/referrals from home.Learning and Growth: lunch & learns and an education stipend.Pay transparency: pay range visibility and clear career maps.Cool spaces: offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Charlottetown, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Seoul.Giving back: dedicated paid day off annually for volunteering.$76,000 - $95,000 a yearThe typical hiring range listed above is specific to candidates located in Vancouver. The salary will be determined based on your knowledge, skills and competencies, and you’ll have room to grow after you join. If you’re interested in the position but your expectations don’t fully align with the provided range, considerations may be made based on your experience level. Excited by this opportunity? Kabam is dedicated to growing our diverse and inclusive workforce, so if your past experience doesn’t perfectly match the listed requirements we encourage you to apply anyways - you could be a great fit for this or other positions. We invite you to apply now and start the conversation with us. Together, we can create and support some of the best games ever made and entertain the worldAbout KabamKabam is a world leader in developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology, and revolutionary gameplay to players around the world.Kabam’s games, Marvel Contest of Champions, Shop Titans, and more have generated hundreds of millions of downloads and have received multiple awards including Apple’s Editor’s Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal and Charlottetown in Canada, Los Angeles and San Francisco in the United States, and in Seoul, South Korea. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble Games.Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, color, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other protected class. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr