Digital Extremes is currently seeking a Technical Designer to join our team. You will be responsible for writing and maintaining clean, professional and maintainable Lua scripts to provide designers with the specific functionality that the levels require. You will be collaborating with designers, artists and animators to implement features such as controlling objects, lights and camera systems, in-game events and user interface. You will also be required to provide innovative solutions to address design challenges by creating important or challenging scripts. You will need to have experience in game design, a strong proficiency in Lua or similar scripting languages and basic knowledge of C++ as well as Microsoft Visual Studio.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Write and maintain clean, professional, and maintainable LUA scripts to provide designers with the specific functionality that the levels require
Cooperating with designers, artists and animators to implement features such as controlling objects, lights and camera systems, in-game events and user interface
Collaborate with the design team to provide innovative solutions to design challenges by creating important or challenging scripts
Support prototypes of new functionalities
Implement one-off scripts for special levels
Provides an indispensable link between design and code
Help set up a scripting workflow and keep a clean scripting interface
Train the designers as needed on new feature
Help isolate or reproduce difficult scripting bugs
Be willing and available for firefighting
Assist content creators as necessary
Contribute to a positive work environment by getting involved with all departments of the team, understanding their roles and interacting with the team on a regular basis to help gain a rounded perspective of the project
REQUIREMENTS
Strong proficiency in Lua or similar scripting languages
Basic knowledge of C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio
Good communication & problem solving skills
2+ years of experience in game design
A university or college degree in computer science, game design/development, or equivalent game development experience.
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II.
The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 50 million registered players on PC, PS4™, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team! The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
Competitive salary with bonus opportunities
Excellent benefits and paid time off
Matching RRSP plan
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Virtual access to Dialogue, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
Professional development and career support
Work-life balance fitness subsidies
Employee recognition program to celebrate personal success through an online platform
Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
Virtual events such as team building exercises, Games night, Live band performances, Adult and separate children’s holiday and summer parties for global teams!
JOIN US
Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.