Junior Game Designer

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

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: Junior Game Designer
Report to: Team Lead
Department: Pre-production 3D SLG Game Team
Hiring Level: Junior ( Graduated students Welcome)
Contract length: 1 year fixed-Term with potential extension
Workplace:  At Office

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

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

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with team members to design and develop systems for SLG (Simulation & Strategy) mobile games.
• Assist in building numerical models and formulating designs based on game system rules.
• Analyze mobile titles to evaluate gameplay and other relevant systems.
• Provide feedback to fellow game designers in a collaborative environment.
• Document and communicate game systems to other disciplines, incorporating input from designers.
• Playtest and offer feedback on in-development features and new products.
• Manage key in-game data, including pricing, development rhythm, and resource management.
• Perform other game development-related tasks as assigned by the team.

Requirements:

• At least 1 year of game development experience.
• Degree in Game Design or a related field is preferred.
• Proficiency in Excel functions.
• Detail-oriented with strong execution skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and creative abilities.
• Excellent teamwork and the ability to perform well under pressure.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada without employer sponsorship.
• Experience with AI tools is a plus.

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 Statutory 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.