Expert Level Designer

Activision Blizzard; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Toronto seeks an Expert Level Designer to create immersive gaming experiences. You'll collaborate with diverse teams, requiring at least 8 years in the industry with AAA titles. Ideal candidates are innovative, have strong communication skills, and are passionate about gaming. This full-time role offers a dynamic environment where collaboration leads to impactful work.

Qualifications

• 8 years in the games industry with at least 3 shipped AAA titles.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Strong understanding of level design processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and tune player-first experiences.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver world-class player experiences.
• Research subject matter for design authenticity.

Skills

Innovative problem-solving

Strong communication skills

Passionate about gaming

Collaborative mindset

Geometry building

Knowledge of modern design trends

Tools

Radiant

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Expert Level Designer

Requisition ID: R025769

Job Description: Your Platform

Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009 the studio has delivered iconic titles like Call of Duty : Advanced Warfare, Call of Duty : WWII and most recently Call of Duty : Modern Warfare III. We combine cutting-edge technology with creative vision to produce games that resonate with players worldwide. With a focus on creating high-quality multiplayer experiences and captivating single-player campaigns we continue to shape the future of first-person shooters.

We are looking for a talented developer to join us as an Expert Level Designer within our Toronto team. In this role you will partner closely with our teams at our other studio locations in the United States and Australia in the creation of epic content for some of the biggest games in the world. If you are ready to be part of a dynamic and collaborative environment where your skills can make a real impact we invite you to explore career opportunities with us.

Sledgehammer Games is part of the Activision family and is wholly owned by Microsoft. To learn more about our studio please visit us at search for Sledgehammer Games on your favorite social media platform.

Your Mission

Your mission is to develop, implement and tune player-first experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of gamers across the globe. You are a self-sufficient fire and forget teammate who takes ownership of tasks, proactively solves challenges, and delivers high quality work in a timely manner. You must thrive in a challenging and often ambiguous environment. An agile and flexible mindset is also vital since this position actively partners with a variety of internal and external partners. Excellent and persuasive communication skills are a must. Above all we are looking for an innovative and dedicated teammate to help tell our story.

Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers, Engineers, Artists, Producers and Animators to deliver a world-class player experience.

Research subject matter relating to the design objective to ensure an authentic experience.

Be a proactive self-starter that can independently implement high-level direction.

Clearly and effectively pitch designs and features using multimedia tools.

Work in Radiant to create play-spaces that are engaging and immersive.

Mentor fellow Designers.

Play builds of games in-progress and provide concise and prioritized feedback to both internal teams and external partners.

Work with other teams to ensure level requirements and plans are understood.

Possess a comprehensive understanding of the design process spanning all facets of the game.

Work closely with our user-testing teams during play-balancing to provide expert feedback.

Minimum Requirements

• 8 years in the games industry working in a level design capacity with at least 3 shipped title in the AAA console / PC space.
• Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and criticism and enjoys working in a collaborative iterative and agile process.
• Strong understanding of geometry building flow and layout.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Impressive communication skills.
• Solid understanding of level design with ability to clearly discuss modern trends.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Hunger for gaming (especially online) with a broad range of game experience.
• Open to working in / relocating to Toronto

Extra Points

• Profound understanding of the Call of Duty franchise and Warzone.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the F2P games space.
• Prior experience working on a games-as-a-service product.
• Experience with visual software (Photoshop Illustrator etc.).

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when in fact they often do! At Activision Blizzard we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Our World

At Activision we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater and Guitar Hero. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products our press start is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age marital status veteran status or disability status among other characteristics.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1