[D&D - PC Console] Technical Game Designer

Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 20 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.

There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.

With more than 3,400 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, don’t hesitate to join the game!

Job Description

Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! We're on the lookout for a passionate Technical Game Designer to contribute their skills to our Dungeons & Dragons® PC/Console project. This innovative game will blend the features of Action-RPG / Survival with unique elements of life-simulation games to redefine the genre and capture the imaginations of players worldwide.

As a Junior Technical Game Designer, you will support the team in the development and implementation of game systems. You will contribute to the creation of tools, mechanic prototyping, and content troubleshooting in collaboration with the other designers and programmers.

You will frequently perform a wide variety of concurrent tasks and complete them rigorously. Acting as a true communications channel for the team, you will bridge the gaps between the various professionals who work on a video game. Relying on your mastery of development tools, you will actively contribute towards realizing the game's vision in addition to providing support to various team members.

This role is intended for a person who is curious, motivated, and eager to learn, who wants to take their technical skills to the next level in a creative and collaborative environment. It's an excellent opportunity to grow at the heart of an experienced team, all while having a concrete impact on the game experience.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Support the design team in the integration and implementation of game systems under the supervision of more experienced technical designers.
• Help troubleshoot simple technical issues and flag those that require intervention from programmers or seniors.
• Help update and maintain resource databases and existing systems.
• Work with the designers and programmers in order to understand how features are implemented and to learn best practices.
• Help test, document and improve internal tools according to the needs expressed by the team.
• Participate in the evaluation of certain game mechanics or features by identifying basic problems and proposing solutions, with supervision.
• Contribute to the writing and sharing of training guides or notes to support your colleagues.
• Learn to plan and evaluate your work while keeping in mind time, quality and resource constraints.
• Develop your technical skills gradually in order to better translate the team's needs into concrete solutions.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Attributes:

• 1 to 4 years of experience
• Expertise in various scripting languages, such as C#, Lua, or Visual Scripting
• Strong knowledge of game engines (e.g.: Unity, Unreal, etc.)
• Responsible
• Reliable and thorough
• Able to take the initiative
• Strong work ethic
• Good team communication
• Ability to make good decisions based on production phases

Additional Information

What Gameloft believes in:

We play the good game for a better world. As a leader in the industry, we want to use the power of video games as a force for positive change.
If you join us, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to help the environment, make a difference in communities and build a more inclusive world.

We want our Gamelofters to focus on what matters: creating fun and high-quality games they’ll be proud to share with our players around the world.

To help you succeed in your role, we have some cool perks:

What Gameloft offers:

• Flexible schedule
• Friday afternoon off all year round!
• 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date
• Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right foot
• Group RRSP program with employer contributions
• Great group insurance program
• Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic
• The Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking)
• Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec
• Referral program with bonuses
• Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee

And at the studio itself:

• Secure bike storage room and a subsidy to encourage active transportation (during the summer)
• Daily snacks (fruit, coffee, etc.)
• Wednesday happy hours
• A game room
• A rooftop terrace
• Studio located near Jarry Park and the charming Mile-Ex and Little Italy neighbourhoods
• Fitness classes at the studio itself or at Jarry Park (e.g., yoga)