Are you passionate about online games? Are you a creative innovator? KIXEYE is seeking individuals who will work on our newly acquired game called “Rise of Firstborn” which is a mobile strategy game that combines hero role-playing-game elements with real-time player-versus-player. We believe the best games are made by passionate and entrepreneurial people who feel supported in their endeavors. KIXEYE’s aim is to create countless unique experiences that thrill, delight and challenge anyone who loves games.
About
For over a decade KIXEYE has innovated the competitive gaming sector while focusing on innovation, fidelity, and accessibility. Based in Victoria, British Columbia, KIXEYE has constantly and reliably enhanced the user experience with a nuance based attitude that leaves no detail too small to perfect. With our operations head located in Western Canada and our employees across the United States, Australia, Vietnam and Spain, KIXEYE allows the efficiency of streamline systems with the flexibility of global appeal.
Benefits and Perks at KIXEYE
Compensation: We offer a competitive compensation structure
Health, Dental & Vision Insurance: Good health is essential to your well being. Always look and feel your best at KIXEYE.
Life & Disability Insurance: If you are ever knocked off your feet, you can rest assured that we’ll have your back.
PTO / Holidays: You work hard, balance makes for better work. It’s your time off, use it however you want.
Continuous Improvement: An annual budget to inspire you to pursue learning.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible working times and places, such as working remotely.
Dog-Friendly: We love our 4-legged friends — dogs bring joy and excitement to everyday life at the office!
Cell Phone Plans: All staff have options between different cell phone plans that support them best
Beautiful headquarters in the heart of Victoria: Situated in the BC’s capital city with stunning downtown harbor views
Remote work: All staff have the option of working remotely and we offer a WFH stipend to help you get set up at home.
Company Events: We love engaging our staff in employee team building activities!
As a Senior Game Designer at KIXEYE, you will work on stimulating game development and strategy. You will balance both quantitative and qualitative insights to design and optimize smart, engaging features for our active and growing user base.
What you get to do every day:
Assist with the creative direction of a game including overarching systems and mechanics
Model and tune complex game systems using Excel
Deliver innovative features that are engaging and compelling
Work with engineering and art teams to implement new features and systems
Continually analyze live data and player feedback to optimize the game
Provide clear feature documentation, diagrams, wireframes and/or prototypes
Support with Mentoring other Game Designers
Manage and balance a dynamic collection of characters in a MOBA game setting
What you bring to the role:
5+ years game design experience for a shipped product
3+ titles shipped as a designer on a dev or publishing team
Ability to analyze data into actionable tasks
Experience and interest with player-driven economies
Able to design game systems, individual gameplay features; player progressions
Understanding of game balance, including statistics, virtual goods, economics and user motivations
Outstanding written and oral communication skills
Experience writing product specifications
Self-starter with a good sense of accountability and ownership
Ability to break down AAA and mobile RTS/Strategy games to its root mechanics and dissect its game balance
Familiarity with scripting languages or other technical skills related to game development
A passion for playing and making video games
Game design degree a plus
Location: Canada, remote work or office in Victoria BC
Reports to: Design Director
KIXEYE is committed to inclusive hiring practices! All are welcome; diverse candidates, women, and LGBTQ+ persons are strongly encouraged to apply.
