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Intermediate Game Designer
4 years ago
Job Description
As an Intermediate Game Designer, you will be responsible for developing game systems, controls and interfaces (as well as the other interactive elements of your project) in order to bring the vision of the Lead Designer or Creative Director into a playable experience.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Take ownership of in-game core mechanics, controls and camera design, as well as planning how these functions should be implemented.
- Work closely with the Programming, Animation, Modeling and Level Design departments to align development with the vision laid out by the Lead Designer;
- Create game systems that answer the needs of the Producer in regard to the targeted experience for the player, while observing the production directives of the game;
- Standardize, document and communicate systems to the production team. Consistently update documentation to offer a useful work reference for the entire production team;
- Actively participate in the production of prototypes to adjust and validate systems prior to starting production.
- Assess the success of prototypes by measuring how objectives are met, using relevant quantitative and qualitative assessment techniques;
- Adjust game systems to allow the player to elaborate valid strategies in phase with the experience sought (without having any dominant or useless ones);
- Define the skills of the player used with the game systems as well as any related obstacles;
- Create control schemes that are both comfortable and easily mastered by applying relevant ergonomic principles (accessibility and usability);
- Define the information needed by the player to make interesting choices and adapt to their situation in the game, interface, or menus. Collaborate with Graphic, Audio, Programming and other relevant teams to ensure the optimal communication of this information;
- Assist in the development of tools required to implement and adjust game systems through collaboration with Programmers (direct access to system variables and game logic);
- Perform other tasks as required;
Qualifications
Key Skills /Qualifications
- Shipped at least 1 title (ideally on mobile)
- At least 3 years experience working within the Game Industry.
- Highly proficient in system design;
- Experience in Game Balancing;
- A passion for creating fun, compelling and addictive user experiences.
- Excellent project management and time management skills with a proven ability to focus on priorities, solve problems, juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively across different audiences on a broad range of topics, e.g. technical, business and creative (verbal and written)
- A genuine interest and passion for games, especially mobile gaming.
- Capable of working with little to no direct supervision.
Bonus Skills:
- Experience in designing mobile device 'touch screen' controls.
- Experience in Shooter/FPS Game Design;
- Experience in PVP (player vs player) Game Design;
- Previous Unity Game Engine experience;
- Familiarity in utilizing JIRA task management;
Additional Information
What can we offer you!
- Competitive salary scale
- Additonal paid time off over the Christmas Holidays
- In studio Gym
- Comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, and vision care
- Flexible work hours, for life/work balance
- International and diverse team
- Summer months bring "Summer Fridays"
- A modern Studio located on the historic Halifax Waterfront
Company Description
Ubisoft Halifax is Ubisoft's only exclusively Mobile studio in North America, our focus is on creating new projects and developing Flagship Ubisoft IP’s. Our position on the tip of the East Coast is strategic in terms of studio efficiency (closest to European and American Time zones), and creativity (biggest game hub east of Montreal).
City Description
Halifax is to Canada, what Boston is to the States; a founding City full of forts, historic buildings and award winning modern architecture. Being a city with three Universities, Halifax boasts tons of nightlife, world class restaurants, and for the outdoors types; unparalleled yet affordable outdoor adventures.
Studio Description
We are located in the Heart of the City in the historic and iconic Keiths Brewery Market overlooking the waterfront. Come summer we work a little more each day so we can take Friday afternoon's off, allowing us to soak up the sun as we stroll the boardwalk and have a beer at one of the many cafes lining the harbour. We strive to make sure our employees have a good life and work balance, and are able to enjoy everything this province has to offer.
To Apply
Please Submit or apply through the Ubisoft website Www.Ubisoft.com/Careers, or via the LinkedIn posting.
- Cover letter
- Current CV / Resume
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