Almost 20 years ago, our founder decided to start a mobile game company and called it IUGO, which in Latin means “to connect”. His vision was boldly to do just that; connect people through mobile games. Today we are the longest standing mobile gaming company in Canada with a wide variety of games under our belts including The Walking Dead: Road to Survival, PvPets, Middle-earth: Shadow of War and many more. Our team is full of intelligent and passionate foodies, beer connoisseurs, thrill seekers, musicians, fitness fanatics, leaders, dreamers and of course - GAMERS! For pictures and more information about our space and culture, check out our Instagram and the career page on our website.
As a Game Designer, you will be implementing and designing original, innovative, and compelling games alongside a team of talented individuals. This candidate should be highly self-motivated and display exceptional creativity and organizational skills. The ideal candidate should be interested in crafting engaging, detailed, and balanced games while managing tight deadlines. We will offer you an environment that is challenging, rewarding, and fosters personal and professional growth. Come show us what you’ve got! COVID-19 Protocol: Our employees are currently given the option to either work remotely from home, OR from the studio. Our entire interview and onboarding process can be completed from the comfort of your own home. All applications will be considered. Please note, IUGO is open to filling this role with a remote candidate. We offer local, Canada-wide, and Global options for candidates.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Use of extensive in-house workflow tools to design original, innovative, and compelling games with balanced game economies
Create mockups and prototypes of new game concepts with attention-to-detail and game specifics
Collaborate closely with the analytics team to maximize monetization and retention
Communicate effectively with our multi-disciplinary team to ensure intended creative vision is achieved
Productively provide and accept feedback to maintain and improve on game models
Remain updated on current trends and game design strategies
Use your exceptional communication skills to correspond directly with 3rd party publishers
Design gameplay systems that maximize engagement while ensuring revenue and retention
REQUIREMENTS
3-5 + years of professional game design experience on top-grossing games, or in a variety of genres for console or mobile games.
BA/BS in related discipline or technical equivalent
Previous experience with the development and shipment of AAA titles
Professional game design experience in mobile phones
Experience working with or knowledge of top grossing free-to-play mobile games and F2P best practices (including Gacha systems) on both iOS and Android platforms
Experience in designing features & content for RPG games
Ability to design creative and balanced free-to-play games
Highly organized with impeccable attention to detail
Extremely self-motivated and able to excel in a fast paced, dynamic environment
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
Ability to excel in a team environment as well as in an individual setting
A love and passion for a wide variety of game genres
Understanding of abstracting game mechanics or free-to-play economic modelling
Experience with integrating metrics and data analytics into F2P game design
PERKS
3 weeks paid vacation & 4 personal days per year (earn up to an extra week)
Lifestyle subsidy for your favourite activities
Company parties, traditions & team building events
Transit subsidy
Extended benefits package
IUGO is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace, and inclusive environment for all existing and potential employees. Employment decisions are based on candidate qualifications and business need, not race, colour, ancestry, place of origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, political belief, religion, creed, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, prior criminal conviction or any other protected class in accordance with federal, state or provincial and local laws and ordinances. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. What Happens Next? Our team reviews all applications, however, because we receive such high volumes of talent, we are only able to reach out to those who closely match our needs. If you are not contacted right away, don’t be discouraged as we will contact you should a suitable role open up. All candidate information collected will remain confidential, and will not be disclosed to anyone who is not involved in your hiring process. IUGO will keep all candidates information on file for up to 1 year.
Thanks for your interest in IUGO!