About this role
Playwing (Ubisoft sister company) is looking for a talented Game Designer to join our brand new studio in Montreal, Canada.
Our small, experienced team is committed to building fresh, high-quality mobile games. We strongly believe in putting the fun front and center, and polishing every aspect of the player experience. Our agile, multidisciplinary approach means that you will work closely with programmers and artists on the end-to-end implementation of gameplay features from inception (initial design discussions, documentation) to completion (design approved, implemented, validated).
This is a unique opportunity to take part of an exciting adventure from the beginning. If you’re passionate about crafting kick-ass games for millions of players, you’re in the right place. Join us in our quest to create top-notch games on mobile platforms!
As a game designer, you will define the mechanics and rules to achieve the best gaming experience in line with the design and creative intentions.
We are looking for someone who will:
Engage in the ideation process and produce pitchs and prototypes for new gamesIdentify and design fun and immersive gameplay mechanicsProvide clear formalisation of complex concepts and write clear design documentationEnjoy tackling various design topics ranging from fine-tuning controls and camera to tweaking monetisation loopsCollaborate with developers and artists to ensure that technical, gameplay and audiovisual elements support each othersStrive to deliver the best game experience through iterative production, constructive criticism and creative contributions The ideal person for the job has:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience developing games, preferably on mobileStrong knowledge of Game Design (gameplay, learning curve, directing, difficulty balancing, pacing, reward, accessibility)Excellent logical, analytical and mathematical skillsGood understanding of mobile free-to-play best practices (monetisation, ads, analytics)Passion about games and understanding what makes them funExtensive gaming culture, on all platforms (mobile, consoles, etc.) and for all audiencesGreat communication and organisation skills (English, French spoken, read, written)Demonstrable skills and creativity in a strong portfolio of playable / released games
Bonus points for:
BS/MS in Game Design, Interaction Design, or relatedDesigning post-release content for shipped gamesPrototyping games with Unity3D (5.x or newer), Game Maker, Defold, etc.Agile development methodologyWell-developed sense of color, composition, typography
And this is what we offer for being part of this amazing family!
4 weeks’ vacation5 mobile days (if not taken, it will be paid at the end of the year)Full package insuranceFlexible hoursMany activities paid by the employerNo dress codeGreat and open-minded cultureStart-up company with many opportunitiesYou will work on big projects and with people who has many years of experience and amazing talentNew and renovated officeAnd you can also play videos games!! A great way to relax and having fun while working!