Gameplay/System Designer (Mobile Game)

Join Our Team as a Game Designer at IGG Canada!

Are you passionate about creating mobile games that captivate millions of players worldwide? IGG Canada, a premium mobile game and video production studio located in Vancouver, offers a unique opportunity for talented individuals to join our team of superheroes.

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC.

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: Game Designer
Report to: Lead Game Designer
Department:  EAI Game 
Hiring Level: Experienced
Contract length & Type: Permanent 
Location: 5 East 8th Ave, Vancouver, BC V5T 1R6 (fully on-site)

Game Style: Mobile Game 3D 

Hiring Processes:
1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review;

2. Test(s) if any;
3. Interview(s);
4. Offer;

Responsibilities:

• Feature Design: Develop game system features and create design documents as directed by the Lead Designer.​
• Communication and Collaboration: Work closely with programmers and artists to monitor progress and ensure desired outcomes.​
• System Design: Oversee the design of core game systems, including gameplay mechanics and system functionalities.​
• Documentation: Prepare gameplay and system function documents, along with related art resource requirements, ensuring the final in-game functionality meets expectations.​
• Project Management: Drive system projects to completion, liaising with art and programming teams to ensure timely delivery.​
• Testing and Acceptance: Conduct product testing for assigned projects, regularly inspect the game for issues, and address any deficiencies.
  
• Other tasks assigned by the team.

Requirements:

• Passion for Gaming: A deep enthusiasm for games, with extensive gaming experience and unique insights into game design.​
  
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Word, Excel, and other Office software; familiarity with the Unity game engine.
  
• Professional Competence: Strong logical thinking, effective communication skills, excellent execution, and the ability to work under pressure.
• Project Experience: Experience in mobile game design.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada without any sponsorship from the employer.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Bank holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

• On-site car and bike parking.
• Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
• On-Site Foosball table, table tennis, basketball game machine & pool table.
• On-Site Gym.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Gifts for employee's children.
• Snacks and drinks provided.
• Festival Bonus/Gifts.
• Referral Bonuses.

Join us in shaping the future of mobile gaming! Apply now and unleash your creativity with IGG Canada.