Gameplay Designer

Aquent; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plan with match

Free online training

Job summary

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in interactive entertainment to recruit a Gameplay Designer who will influence core gameplay, missions, modes, and combat systems for high‑profile action titles in development in Vancouver. This role offers a collaborative environment where creativity thrives and thoughtful design is celebrated.

You will collaborate with designers, artists, and programmers, implement memorable gameplay experiences in Unreal Engine, and drive design docs and

Qualifications

• Experience with visual scripting or scripting languages, ideally within Unreal Engine.
• Strong understanding of game design fundamentals, including mechanics, constraints, and narrative integration.
• Experience implementing and utilizing gameplay systems within game levels.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, design, and steward the development of engaging missions, compelling game modes, and innovative gameplay systems from concept through to final polish.
• Utilize industry-standard tools, including Unreal Engine, to create, implement, and debug intricate missions and gameplay mechanics.
• Take ownership of the design and quality of your assigned missions and gameplay systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of player experience.
• Actively collaborate with a diverse team of designers, technical designers, artists, and programmers to achieve a cohesive and compelling game vision.
• Serve as a key point of contact for various departments (e.g., Cinematics, VFX, Sound, Programmers), facilitating clear communication and integration.
• Implement memorable challenges, dynamic combat encounters, clear objectives, and impactful scripted events within the game engine.
• Participate in regular critique sessions, providing constructive feedback on your own work and that of your peers to continuously elevate design quality.
• Present your work effectively to design leads, adapting quickly to feedback and iterating on designs to achieve optimal results.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the development process.

Skills

Visual scripting

Unreal Engine scripting

Game design fundamentals

Level design

Scripting languages

Communication

Accessibility & inclusion

Workflow improvement

Team collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Aquent is partnering with a globally recognized leader in interactive entertainment, renowned for pushing the boundaries of gaming and creating immersive experiences that captivate millions worldwide. This innovative company is dedicated to crafting groundbreaking games and fostering a collaborative environment where creativity thrives and impactful contributions are celebrated.

Are you a visionary game designer with a passion for crafting unforgettable player experiences? We are seeking a talented and highly motivated Gameplay Designer to join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of action games. In this pivotal role, you will have the unique opportunity to directly influence the core gameplay, designing and refining missions, modes, and combat systems that will thrill players and leave a lasting impression. Your expertise will be instrumental in bringing ambitious design visions to life, contributing to titles that define the industry.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, design, and steward the development of engaging missions, compelling game modes, and innovative gameplay systems from concept through to final polish.
• Utilize industry-standard tools, including Unreal Engine, to create, implement, and debug intricate missions and gameplay mechanics.
• Take ownership of the design and quality of your assigned missions and gameplay systems, ensuring they meet the highest standards of player experience.
• Actively collaborate with a diverse team of designers, technical designers, artists, and programmers to achieve a cohesive and compelling game vision.
• Serve as a key point of contact for various departments (e.g., Cinematics, VFX, Sound, Programmers), facilitating clear communication and integration.
• Implement memorable challenges, dynamic combat encounters, clear objectives, and impactful scripted events within the game engine.
• Participate in regular critique sessions, providing constructive feedback on your own work and that of your peers to continuously elevate design quality.
• Present your work effectively to design leads, adapting quickly to feedback and iterating on designs to achieve optimal results.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation to ensure clarity and consistency throughout the development process.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with visual scripting or scripting languages, ideally within Unreal Engine, showcasing strong technical capability.
• Solid understanding of game design fundamentals, including mechanics, constraints, and narrative integration.
• Proven knowledge and practical experience in implementing and utilizing gameplay systems within game levels.
• Experience working effectively in a collaborative, cross-discipline development environment.
• Proficiency with current scripting languages and level editors.
• Familiarity with game consoles and their associated development tools.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, fostering clear and effective collaboration.
• Awareness of accessibility and inclusivity within video games and workspace environments.
• Comfortable working with and communicating with other disciplines and teams.
• A proactive approach to identifying and improving workflows and pipelines.
• A positive, collaborative, and team-centric mindset.
• A genuine passion for games and the gaming industry.

About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description:

Join a global technology leader driving innovation and empowering people and organizations worldwide to achieve more. Here, you'll collaborate with passionate, diverse teams to create impactful solutions that shape the future. The culture prioritizes growth, inclusion, and purpose—where your ideas are valued, and your work drives real change. Wherever your passion lies and wherever your career is headed—you’ll play a role in projects that touch billions of lives. With flexible work options and a supportive environment, you'll have the tools to thrive both personally and professionally. Be part of something that truly matters.

Why work with AQUENT? Check out our awesome benefits: https://aquent.com/talent/talent-benefits

Aquent is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.