Concepteur(trice) de jeux en chef- Monde-Lead Game Designer- World

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CAN-QC-Montreal-GBX
full-time senior
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Summary

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Role Overview

Gearbox Studio Québec is seeking a Lead Game Designer - World to oversee the design of game mechanics and systems for a new AAA intellectual property. This role involves leading a team of designers to create innovative and engaging world and mission-related gameplay.

Key Responsibilities

Supervise the design of game mechanics and systems related to the world and missions for a new AAA IP.
Innovate gameplay while respecting competition and the target audience.
Clearly communicate game mechanics intentions to the design team.
Collaborate with the Production team to define deliverables and schedules.
Guide and mentor the design team to meet deadlines and maintain the game's direction.
Ensure fluid communication and collaboration between game, level, and technical designers.

Requirements

Minimum 10 years of experience as a Designer in the video game industry.
Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role within the video game industry.
Proven delivery of at least three multiplatform titles.
Proficiency with gaming engines, including Unreal Engine experience.
Strong experience in team management and complex problem-solving.

Expected Impact

The Lead Game Designer - World will be instrumental in shaping the core gameplay experience of a new AAA IP, ensuring its innovation, quality, and alignment with the project's vision. Their leadership will drive the successful execution of world and mission mechanics, contributing significantly to the game's overall success and player engagement.

Why Apply

Opportunity to lead the design of a new AAA IP from its inception.
Join a world-class team at Gearbox Studio Québec, known for creating award-winning and genre-defining games.
Contribute to a studio with a rich history of developing successful franchises like Borderlands and Brothers in Arms.
This summary was generated from the original job posting (AI-assisted, human-reviewed). For full details, visit the company's site.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary, benefits, and perks for this role

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package including:

  • • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • • 401(k) with company match
  • • Flexible PTO and holidays
  • • Professional development opportunities
From original job posting

Original Job Description

Qui nous sommes

Gearbox Studio Québec rassemble une équipe de talents d’exception, animés par la passion de créer des jeux vidéo primés et emblématiques. Nos univers riches prennent vie à travers des récits transmédia, des expériences en direct et des produits dérivés, offrant aux joueurs des aventures immersives inoubliables.Notre studio est reconnu pour son travail sur des franchises à succès comme Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands et Brothers in Arms, ainsi que pour le développement continu de licences cultes telles que Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain et Homeworld.Gearbox a également des bureaux au Canada, dans les villes de Québec et Montréal. Gearbox Studio Québec est fier de faire partie de 2K, un label d’édition de Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ : TTWO) Pour en savoir plus, visitez www.GearboxSoftware.com.

CE QUE NOUS RECHERCHONS

Nous sommes à la recherche d'un(e) Concepteur(trice) de jeux en chef – Monde pour joindre l’équipe d’une nouvelle IP AAA!

RESPONSABILITÉS

  • En étroite collaboration avec la Directrice Jouabilité et le Directeur de Conception de Niveaux, le Concepteur( trice)de jeux en Chef est responsable de superviser la conception de mécaniques de jeu et de systèmes liées au monde et aux missions pour une nouvelle IP AAA
  • Innover en respectant la compétition et l’audience cible identifiée pour le projet
  • Communiquer clairement les intentions des mécaniques de jeu à l’équipe
  • Collaborer avec l’équipe de Production pour établir les livrables et leur planification
  • Encadrer l’équipe de concepteurs à respecter la direction du jeu et les échéanciers
  • Assurer une communication et collaboration étroite et fluide entre les concepteurs de jeu, les concepteurs de niveau et les concepteurs de niveau techniques
  • Collaborer avec les autres départements pour s'assurer de la faisabilité et de la qualité des mécaniques.
  • Récolter les impressions sur l’expérience de jeu auprès des coéquipiers et en organisant des groupes test
  • Rester à jour sur les nouvelles tendances et des dernières innovations de l’industrie

Qualifications:

  • Au minimum 10 ans d'expérience en tant que concepteur(ice) dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo
  • 3 ans d’expérience ou plus dans une position de leadership dans l’industrie du jeu vidéo
  • Avoir livré au moins trois titres multiplateformes
  • Maîtrise de plusieurs engins de jeu
  • Expérience sur Unreal Engine
  • Expérience en gestion d’équipe
  • Aptitude démontrée à pouvoir résoudre des problèmes complexes
  • Excellent esprit de leadership et de relations interpersonnelles
  • Enthousiaste, positif(ve), axé(e) sur l’équipe
  • Une expérience en tant que Concepteur.ice de mission ou de niveau est un atout

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Who We Are

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld. The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). For more information, visit www.GearboxSoftware.com

WHAT WE ARE LOOK FOR

Gearbox is looking for a Lead Game Designer - World to join a team working on a new AAA IP!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • In collaboration with the Gameplay Director and the Level Design Director, the Lead Game Designer is responsible for the design of the game mechanics of a new AAA IP
  • Innovate by respecting our competition and the targeted audience for the project
  • Clearly communicate the mechanics’ expectations of the game to the team.
  • Collaborate with the Production team to define deliverables and their schedule
  • Guide and look after the designers’ team to respect the deadlines and make sure the game goes in the right direction.
  • Ensure a tight and fluid communication between the game designers, the level designers and the technical designers
  • Work and collaborate with other departments to insure the feasibility and the quality of the game mechanics
  • Gather gameplay feedback from teammates by organizing test groups
  • Stay up to date on the new trends and new innovations in the industry

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • At least 10 years of experience as a Designer in the video game industry
  • At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role in the video game industry
  • To have delivered at least three multiplatform titles
  • Proficiency of gaming engines
  • Unreal Engine experience
  • Management experience
  • Strong skills in complex problem solving
  • Excellent leadership spirit and interpersonal skills
  • Enthusiastic, positive and team orientated
  • Experience as a mission or level designer would be considered a plus

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