Technical Designer

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Do you have a passion for creating and implementing the technical aspects of game features? Do you thrive in collaboration with  designers, programmers, and cross-disciplinary teams? If so, the Technical Designer role at Digital Extremes might be the perfect fit for you..

As a Technical Designer you will be responsible for designing and implementing new game modes, quests, AI, and events. You will collaborate with designers, level designers, and other departments to iterate on features, bringing them to a shippable state, and will be responsible for maintaining content after it ships. The incumbent will need to have experience in game design, a strong proficiency in Lua or similar scripting languages, and basic knowledge of C++ as well as Visual Studio.

This position is onsite or hybrid at our London, Ontario studio.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Game mode / Mission / Quest / Event design and implementation
• AI design and implementation
• Assist other designers with reproducing and fixing bugs
• Collaborate with other departments to fulfill scripting needs
• Contribute to a positive work environment by getting involved with all departments, understanding their roles and interacting with the team on a regular basis to help gain a rounded perspective of the project
• Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in game design/development
• Strong proficiency in Lua or similar scripting language
• Good communication & problem solving skills

PREFERRED EXTRAS

• Experience working on projects with live service production schedules
• Experience with multiplayer/networked games
• Basic knowledge of C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio

“Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.”

This position is onsite or hybrid at our London, Ontario studio.

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.