Gameplay Designer 2 [AQ-25835]

Aquent; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Creative Gameplay Designer to help shape the next generation of immersive games in Vancouver. You will own missions, game modes, and gameplay systems from concept through polish, working with artists, programmers, and designers to iterate and deliver high-quality experiences for players worldwide.

You will use Unreal Engine, craft engaging challenges, and collaborate across disciplines to ensure a cohesive and compelling game vision.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience with visual scripting or scripting languages.
• Solid understanding of game design fundamentals, including mechanics, constraints, and narrative integration.
• Proven knowledge and practical experience implementing gameplay systems within game levels.
• Experience working in a collaborative, cross-discipline development environment.
• Proficiency with scripting languages and level editors.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Awareness of accessibility and inclusivity within video games and workspace environments.
• Comfortable communicating with other disciplines and teams.
• Proactive approach to identifying and improving workflows and pipelines.
• Positive, collaborative, team-centric mindset.
• Genuine passion for games and the gaming industry.

Responsibilities

• Ideate, design, and steward the development of engaging missions, game modes, and gameplay systems from concept to polish.
• Utilize Unreal Engine to create, implement, and debug complex missions and gameplay mechanics.
• Own the design and quality of assigned missions and gameplay systems to meet high player-experience standards.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, programmers, and other team members to realize a cohesive game vision.
• Serve as a key point of contact for multiple departments to ensure clear communication and integration across disciplines.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation for clarity and consistency.

Skills

Visual scripting

Scripting languages

Gameplay systems

Level editors

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Accessibility awareness

Proactive improvement

Passion for games

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

Step into an extraordinary opportunity where your creative vision and technical expertise will directly shape the next generation of industry-defining games. Partnering with Aquent, you will join a globally recognized leader in interactive entertainment to craft immersive experiences, dynamic combat systems, and captivating missions that will thrill millions of players worldwide. This is your chance to make a tangible, lasting impact on the future of gaming within a highly collaborative and pioneering studio environment.

About The Company

Aquent is proud to partner with a pioneering force in the gaming industry, celebrated for pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment and delivering groundbreaking, globally acclaimed titles. Known for a vibrant culture that champions creativity, excellence, and collaboration, this studio is dedicated to crafting immersive worlds and compelling narratives. By joining this team, you will be part of a passionate group of creators shaping the future of play.

The Opportunity

In this dynamic role, you will play a pivotal part in bringing ambitious design visions to life. You will take ownership of key gameplay elements, from conceptualizing engaging missions and game modes to refining combat systems and scripted events. Working alongside a talented, multi-disciplinary team of artists, programmers, and designers, you will iterate on gameplay mechanics to deliver polished, high-quality experiences that resonate with players globally.

What You’ll Do

• 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 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, facilitating clear communication and integration across disciplines.
• Implement memorable challenges, dynamic combat encounters, clear objectives, and impactful scripted events within the game engine.
• Participate in regular critique sessions, providing constructive feedback 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.

What You’ll Bring

• Demonstrated experience with visual scripting or scripting languages, 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.
• 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.

Bonus Points

• Experience with Unreal Engine visual scripting.
• Familiarity with game consoles and their associated development tools.

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.