[D&D PC-Console] Senior Combat Designer Montreal (Canada) Gameloft Posted a day ago Game Design[...]

Gamecompanies; Montreal; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading gaming company as a Senior Combat Designer, where you'll create and optimize combat systems for an exciting Dungeons & Dragons project. This role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure a balanced and immersive gaming experience. Enjoy excellent perks including flexible working hours, vacation time, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Friday afternoon off throughout the year

3 weeks vacation and mobile days off

Group RRSP program with employer contributions

Great group insurance program

24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic

Partial reimbursement of commuting costs

Referral program with bonuses

Secure bike storage room

Daily snacks and Wednesday happy hours

Fitness classes available

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in game design with published console/PC title.
• In-depth knowledge of combat mechanics and video games.
• Bilingual English-French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Design and fine-tune combat mechanics for the game.
• Collaborate with programmers and animators for integration.
• Evaluate design objectives and improve player experience.

Skills

Communication

Agile methodology

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Job description

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!

We are looking for a passionate Senior Combat Designer to join the design team for our Dungeons & Dragons project.

In this role, you will be responsible for the creation and development of combat systems in collaboration with the project's various teams.

You will be in charge of designing tactical, balanced, and immersive battles that are consistent with the game world. You will contribute to the ongoing optimization of combat mechanics to provide a fluid and engaging experience.

Main Tasks

Design, balance, create prototypes for, implement and fine-tune combat mechanics, systems and content, including weapons, abilities and behaviours of players and enemies

Generate new ideas to create or improve combat mechanics

Collaborate with programmers and animators to integrate the various combat mechanics

Evaluate the game in terms of design objectives and identify problems and opportunities to improve the player experience

Maintain constant communication and regular follow-ups with the various departments

Qualifications

A minimum of 5 years' professional experience in game design

Excellent knowledge of the game market

At least one title published on console/PC while in a game design role

Passion for video games and in-depth knowledge of combat mechanics

Strong written and spoken communication skills, especially for clearly documenting game concepts

English-French bilingualism is an asset

Skills and Profile

Passion for Dungeons & Dragons, and survival crafting games

Able to work in Agile mode

Able to make decisions in a complex environment

Open-minded and empathetic

Passion for video games and their history

Ability to present one's ideas (verbally and in writing)

Enjoy teamwork

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:

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)