Gameplay Designer

Virtuos France; Cergy; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading video game studio in Cergy is seeking a talented Gameplay Designer to define and implement features for a AAA open-world game. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is key as you design engaging gameplay mechanics. Ideal candidates will have 2+ years of experience, a relevant portfolio, and fluency in English, with French as a plus.

Prestations

Comprehensive medical healthcare

Remote work possibilities

Career mobility opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years of working experience.
• Proven experience as a Technical or Gameplay Designer on shipped AAA or AA titles.
• Relevant portfolio showcasing game design work.

Responsabilités

• Design gameplay features and game mechanics aligned with the creative directions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement your features.
• Develop in-engine prototypes based on feedback.

Connaissances

Gameplay principles

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Scripting (Blueprint or equivalent)

Fluency in English

Description du poste

We are a dynamic and innovative video game studio based in Cergy, dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. As part of a global gaming group, we value creativity, technical excellence, and collaborative spirit. We are seeking a talented Gameplay Designer to join our team and help shape the worlds players will explore.

Responsibilities

Your Role

As a Gameplay Designer, you will be responsible for defining and implementing high‑quality features for a AAA open‑world game. You will ensure your features are engaging, immersive and aligned with the game’s creative vision. Your expertise will be crucial in designing, prototyping, tweaking while collaborating with other disciplines.

• Design gameplay features and game mechanics aligned with the creative and game directions.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to implement your assigned features.
• Develop in‑engine prototypes and iterate based on your leadership’s feedback.
• Adapt to technical, production and IP constraints, reworking your design when needed.
• Participate in finding solutions with your leadership and our partners.
• Create and maintain design documentation that will help other disciplines to develop and enhance your features.
• Ensure timely and high‑quality execution of your feature deliverables, meeting project milestones.

Qualifications

What We’re Looking For

• 2+ years of working experience.
• Proven experience as a Technical or Gameplay Designer on shipped AAA or AA titles (First Person Camera is a plus).
• Relevant portfolio showcasing game design work, including examples of prototypes, scripting, and gameplay integration.
• Deep understanding of gameplay principles, game systems and user interface design.
• Proficiency with Scripting (Blueprint or equivalent).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative, iterative environment.
• Fluency in English (French is a plus).

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full‑cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high‑quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide.

About Our Team

Founded in 2010 and later acquired by Virtuos in 2017, our Paris studio is located within the lush confines of Parc Saint‑Christophe in Cergy – close to the city center of Paris and easily reachable by public transport.

Our studio has a full suite of capabilities to undertake projects of varying scopes, including co‑developments, adaptations, and remasters of AAA games. A great example of this is our recently launched homemade game, Mahokenshi, which was released in January 2023.

Virtuos Paris houses a team of experts from technical artists and game designers to engineers. Our Paris studio takes pride in its engineering team’s depth of experience, which has been providing its rich expertise in re‑engineering and adaptation, as well as in gameplay mandates to our global partners to bring some of the world’s top AAA games to life.

What We Offer

• Work at Virtuos Paris studio, close to the city center of Paris - the iconic capital of France
• Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA titles in gaming
• End‑of‑project celebrations, teambuilding outings, and studio bonding activities
• Gaming corners with consoles and a common area
• Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff
• Remote work is possible
• Relocation support
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program

People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.