Lead Game Designer

1 week ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada Signal Space Lab Inc. Full time
Job Description

**About Signal Space Lab Inc.**

We are an interactive creation studio specializing in immersive XR entertainment, video games, and audio production. Our goal is to advance the art of interactive media by imagining and producing original, innovative, and memorable experiences that materialize into sounds, visuals, and gaming environments.

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and visionary Lead Game Designer who thinks differently about entertainment, interactivity, and reality in general. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for defining the core systems and global vision for our upcoming game during the early stages of development.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Game Design Leadership: Define the core systems and global vision for our upcoming game during the early stages of development.
  2. Feature Implementation: Implement and balance game features within the engine to ensure a seamless and engaging player experience.
  3. Documentation: Create comprehensive documentation to facilitate communication and understanding across the development team.
  4. Team Collaboration: Communicate effectively with all departments to coordinate efforts and ensure a cohesive development process.
  5. Design Guidance: Collaborate with the Level Designer, providing guidelines and constructive feedback to enhance the overall quality of level design.
  6. Team Leadership: Lead and mentor a small design team, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
Requirements
  1. Experience: 6+ years of extensive experience in game design, demonstrating a deep understanding of industry trends and player preferences.
  2. Portfolio: Must have contributed to at least one successfully shipped game in the role of Game Designer, showcasing your ability to bring creative visions to fruition.
  3. Skills: Strong proficiency in 3C (Camera, Character, and Controls) design, showcasing your ability to create immersive and responsive player experiences.
  4. Tools: Solid knowledge of Level Design tools, enabling you to craft engaging and visually compelling game environments.
  5. System Design: Experience in systemic design, demonstrating your ability to create interconnected and dynamic game systems that enhance overall gameplay.
  6. AI and Navmeshes: Strong expertise in handling complex AI systems and navmeshes, ensuring intelligent and realistic in-game character behavior.
  7. Mentorship: Some experience in guiding and mentoring other designers.
What We Offer
  • Work-Life Balance: Normal hours: 9:00am—5:00pm, with some flexibility (for overseas time zones).
  • Remote Work: Remote and onsite work accommodations around the world.
  • No Crunch Time: No crunch time or excessive overtime.
  • Benefits: 4 weeks paid vacation (1 week around the Winter Holidays), personal days as needed by the team members, and a multicultural team from 3 time zones (and counting).
  • Creative Freedom: Our team is proud to accommodate creative decisions from each and every team member; you will have an influence on how the game you work on looks like.

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