Senior Game Designer / Concepteur de jeu Senior

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Quebec, Canada
full-time senior
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Summary

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Role Overview

Gearbox Studio Québec is seeking a Senior Game Designer to contribute to the creation of high-quality action games. This role involves taking ownership of game design from concept to delivery and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist project management and leadership in developing the game's 3Cs.
Own the design of a complete brief from concept through to game delivery.
Collaborate effectively with all game design departments, providing clear feedback.
Cultivate a supportive and collaborative work environment.
Participate in training and mentoring new team members.
Uphold design department standards and act as a positive influence.

Requirements

7+ years of game development experience with at least one shipped title from concept to delivery.
Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
Deep understanding of modern AAA action games and production best practices.
Experience in video game production.
Motivation and interest in developing the 3Cs of action games.

Expected Impact

The Senior Game Designer will be instrumental in shaping the core gameplay mechanics and overall design of a high-quality action game, ensuring its successful development and delivery. They will also contribute to the growth and standards of the design team.

Why Apply

Work on award-winning and genre-defining game franchises.
Contribute to the development of immersive and unforgettable gaming experiences.
Be part of a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to creating exceptional games.
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 jeu sénior qualifié.e, motivé.e, intéressé.e à développer les 3Cs d'un jeu d'action de haute qualité et qui possède une expérience significative dans la production de jeux vidéo. 

Responsabilités

  • Assister la direction de projet et l’équipe de leadership de tous les départements dans la création des 3Cs
  • Être responsable du design d'un dossier complet depuis la phase de conception jusqu'à la livraison du jeu
  • Entretenir une collaboration fructueuse avec tous les départements impliqués dans la conception du jeu et fournir des instructions et des rétroactions claires tout en cultivant un environnement de travail collaboratif où les membres se sentent valorisés et soutenus
  • Participer à la formation et au mentorat des nouvelles recrues
  • Contribuer au maintien des standards du département de design et être une influence positive au sein de l’équipe

Qualifications:

  • 7 années d'expérience avec au moins un titre paru sur lequel le/la candidat.e a travaillé de la conception à la livraison.
  • Maîtrise d’Unreal Engine 4 ou 5
  • Compréhension approfondie des jeux d’action AAA modernes et des meilleures pratiques de production

Notre engagement envers l’égalité des chances 

Gearbox Studio Québec s’engage à offrir un environnement de travail inclusif, équitable et exempt de discrimination, reflétant la diversité du monde que nous aspirons à divertir.

En tant que studio soucieux de l’égalité des chances, nous ne pratiquons aucune discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, la grossesse, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’origine nationale, l’âge, l’handicap, l’information génétique ou tout autre statut protégé par la loi applicable.

Nous nous engageons également à offrir des accommodements raisonnables aux candidats et employés qualifiés pour leur permettre de participer pleinement au processus de recrutement, d’exercer leurs fonctions essentielles et d’accéder aux mêmes avantages et opportunités.

Si vous avez besoin d’un accommodement à tout moment du processus de candidature, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter.

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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're looking for

We are looking for a qualified and motivated Senior Game Designer who is interested in developing the 3Cs of a high-quality action game and who has significant experience in video game production.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the project management and leadership team from all departments in creating the 3Cs
  • Be responsible for the design of a complete brief from the concept phase to game delivery
  • Maintain fruitful collaboration with all departments involved in game design and provide clear instructions and feedback while cultivating a collaborative work environment where members feel valued and supported
  • Participate in the training and mentoring of new recruits
  • Contribute to maintaining the design department's standards and be a positive influence within the team

Qualifications

  • 7 years of experience with at least one released title on which the candidate has worked from concept to delivery.
  • Proficiency in Unreal Engine 4 or 5
  • In-depth understanding of modern AAA action games and production best practices

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity 

Gearbox Entertainment is committed to ensuring that all team members work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and one that reflects the diversity of the world it strives to entertain.  As an equal opportunity employer, Gearbox Entertainment does not  discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. 

Gearbox Entertainment is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, and to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by individuals without disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point during the job application process, please contact us for more information.

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