Game Development Expert Wanted for Prestigious Gaming Studio

1 week ago

London, Ontario, Canada Snowed In Studios Full time
Senior Game Designer Role Overview

Snowed in Studios is a renowned game development studio based in Canada, part of Keywords Studios' Create service line. We offer support to top-tier games and provide opportunities for creatives to make a lasting impact worldwide.

We prioritize employee satisfaction and create an environment conducive to collaboration, challenge, and fun. Our transparent approach includes clear expectations and career progression visibility, as recognized by winning the Top 5 Places to Work in Ottawa and Best Places to Work in Canada awards.

We seek an experienced Senior Game Designer to join our team. As a Snowmie designer, you'll utilize your advanced skills to help client studios bring their visions to life.

Game Design Scope:
- System design
- Level design
- Narrative design
- Technical document writing
- Prototyping
- Playtesting/balancing

In this role, you'll work closely with client studios to realize their projects, collaborate with designers and directors on mechanic, quest, and narrative designs, and create engaging mechanical and dialogue choices. You'll also develop design documentation to inform stakeholders, developers, and artists on the project's vision, as well as work with artists and developers in-engine to implement data and components accurately.

Requirements:
- 6+ years professional experience in video game design and development
- Shipped titles on mobile, console, and/or PC
- Strong communication skills and ability to clearly convey design vision and ideas
- Experience working directly with external clients and stakeholders
- Familiarity with game engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and/or proprietary engines
- Ability to match and work within design pillars or existing IP
- Experience taking games from concept to live operations
- Strong understanding of design fundamentals (UX, narrative, mechanics balancing, the three C's: Character/Camera/Controls, economy design, and monetization)

Bonus Points:
- Leadership experience
- Analysis of game KPIs and user testing
- Generating and pitching new game ideas to external clients
- Strong UX design skills
- Programming background or prototyping skills in blueprints and scripts

What's in it for you?
- Opportunities to work in triple-A games in a no-crunch, modern studio with a relaxed atmosphere and diverse projects
- Comprehensive benefits package including dental care, health care, vision care, long-term disability, physio, massage, and more
- Generous leave policies include 4 weeks paid vacation, unlimited sick leave, and 2 paid personal days
- RRSP matching
- Financial assistance with relocation to Ottawa, ON as needed
- A dynamic and supportive team environment with various experience levels and an amazing culture – we have board game nights, movie nights, arcade tournaments, and more
- The opportunity to build or expand your career in a smaller studio connected to a global studio family
- A sweet hoodie

Additional Information:
- Primary Working Language: English
- Salary Range: $85,000 - $100,000 depending on experience level
- This is a remote or hybrid position; however, candidates must reside in Ontario/Quebec

This role offers a competitive salary of approximately $90,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

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