Blackbird Interactive is looking for an experienced Game Designer to join our growing studio. We have an exciting project, and are looking for a key hire to lend a hand in the development and execution of the gameplay on a 3rd person action-strategy hybrid game.
Do you want to build compelling game experiences having designed, prototyped and delivered high profile gameplay systems, features or tools? Do you love working with a team of talented designers, artists and programmers to create ambitious in-game content? If so, this role could be for you!
Responsibilities
- Work directly with project leadership and the publisher to set the creative vision for the game
- Work with production staff to ensure that vision can be achieved on time/on budget
- Work with a team of developers in the implementation, tuning, balancing, and polishing of multiple game systems
- Collaborate closely with programmers to develop tools and systems that deliver on creative direction for the game
- Collaborate with artists and audio designers on ways to communicate and enhance the aesthetic implementation of the content you work with
- Communicate intention, vision and design to a wide range of other disciplines
Requirements
- A minimum of 7 years in game development
- Shipped at least one product, ideally a strategy game
- Self direction and a proven ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and technical environment
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills
- Experience with and understanding of scripting languages and tools
Pluses
- Experience developing or playing games featuring procedurally generated content
- An innovator's heart, keen to create brand new things that haven't been done before
- A love of building high quality, rich gameplay experiences
- Experience playing modern strategy games such as RTS’s, MOBAs, 4X, City Building, and Grand Strategy
- Demonstrated passion for entertainment products / media (i.e. comics, movies, novels, etc.)
- Knowledge of narrative and cinematic storytelling theory
- Experience in the production stage of a large scale shipped project.
At Blackbird, we're all about being true to our roots. We started small in our CEO's garage, and even though we're expanding, our desire is to stick to that foundation of creativity, community, and collaboration. Our team has proved that great ideas can come from any position in any discipline, so it's important to us to make sure every voice is heard.
Work/life balance is extremely important to us, and we've demonstrated that over the years by severely limiting over-time requirements. We want people to be happy about coming to work every day, and to that end we offer lots of opportunities for growth and development; whether it's lunch and learns, team events, or our generous vacation days, paid holiday closure and flexible schedules. We also try to provide every opportunity possible for our employees to spearhead R&D initiatives through our BlackOps program. In short, don't expect to feel like a cog in a machine working for BBI.
Due to COVID-19, applicants must be eligible to work in Canada, or currently in Canada on a work permit/visa. With the exception of specifically on-site roles, all roles will commence as a work-from-home arrangement. This arrangement will be revisited as COVID-19 government regulations are eased.
Please send a cover letter with your resume and application. If applying for an artistic role, please provide a link to your portfolio and/or demo reel.
If you are interested in the role, please apply even if your experience and skills don’t perfectly match our ideal credentials. We are committed to diversity and especially encourage members of underrepresented communities to apply. As an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. BBI does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.
