Designer (Senior+)

Velan Studios; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Velan Studios is seeking an experienced designer to work on an exciting new racing concept. You will take features from concept to launch, collaborating with art, engineering, and audio to ensure every piece fits together and delivers a high-quality racing experience.

You will prototype and develop new vehicle-based mechanics and racecourse elements, lead a cross-discipline sub-team, and drive rapid prototyping from concept to launch in a hybrid environment spanning Troy, NY and Toronto, ON.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience.
• At least one shipped title.
• Ability to lead a small cross discipline sub team on a mid- or large-size development project.
• General scripting proficiency.
• Solid cross-disciplinary communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team with the Game Director and other designers to shape and implement key gameplay features.
• Prototype, design, and implement game level content through the product life cycle.
• Prototype and develop new vehicle-based racing mechanics with programming teams.
• Prototype and develop racecourse elements such as obstacles and power ups.
• Act as a product owner for a cross-discipline sub-team to deliver novel content.
• Collaborate closely with artists, animators, audio designers, and gameplay programmers.

Skills

Design experience

Ship a title

Leadership

Scripting

Communication

Job description

About us

From dodgeball in the streets to racetracks in your living room, we've always been more interested in asking "what if?" than following a roadmap. Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company.

Job Overview

We're looking for an experienced designer to work on an exciting new racing concept. You'll take features from concept to launch, working closely with art, engineering, and audio so every piece fits together. If creating high speed racing with highly responsive vehicle handling is what makes you excited, we'd love to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Work as a team lead in collaboration with the Game Director and other designers to shape and implement key gameplay features.
• Prototype, design, and implement game level content through the entire life cycle of the product.
• Prototype and develop new vehicle-based racing mechanics in conjunction with programming teams.
• Prototype and develop racecourse elements such as obstacles, power up types etc...
• Act as a product owner for a cross-discipline sub-team to deliver novel and high-quality content.
• Collaborate closely with artists, animators, audio designers, and gameplay programmers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of design experience
• At least one shipped title
• Ability to lead a small cross discipline sub team on a mid- or large-size development project.
• General scripting proficiency
• Solid cross-disciplinary communication skills

Pluses

• Experience with vehicle-based racing
• Experience in Level Design
• Experience with quick initial gameplay prototyping to prove/disprove direction

Location & Hybrid

This is a hybrid or o nsite position. Hybrid is 3 days a week in studio - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Our studios are located in Troy, NY & Toronto, ON.

Salary

• US Salary Range: Senior $80,000. -$115,000. USD Specialist $100,000. - $130,000. US Canada Salary Range: Senior $75,000. - $110,000. CAD Specialist $95,000. - $125,000. CAD

Company Culture

Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace.

Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.

We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.