Senior Gameplay/System Designer (Mobile Game)

5 Months ago • 3 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

IGG Canada is seeking a Senior Gameplay/System Designer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in game development, particularly mobile game development with a focus on SLG (simulation & strategy) games. Responsibilities include actively participating in design discussions, building game frameworks, designing gameplay experiences, overseeing production and testing, and creating related documentation. They will also design and develop fundamental game features and unique gameplay elements. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical, communication, and creative skills, excel in teamwork, and be capable of managing large-scale feature functionality with a focus on quality.
Must have:
  • 3+ years mobile game development experience
  • Experience in SLG (simulation & strategy) mobile game projects
  • Deep understanding of mainstream SLG strategy games
  • Strong analytical, communication, and creative skills
  • Excellent teamwork and ability to perform under pressure
  • Capable of independent design, tracking, and accepting large-scale feature functionality
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of COK/ROK-like game development
Perks:
  • Comprehensive benefits after 3 months (health, dental, vision, prescription)
  • 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days
  • Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees
  • Dependent/Child Benefits
  • Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week
  • Paid Statutory holidays
  • RRSP matching after 1 year
  • Monthly Commuter Allowance
  • Monthly team lunches
  • On-site car and bike parking
  • 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

Job Details

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: Senior Game Designer (Gameplay & System Design)
Report to: Team Lead 
Department:  ZQ 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 stylish


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

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


Responsibilities:

  • Actively participate in discussions and provide support for the design and developments of systems for SLG mobile games ( simulation & strategy Game).
  • Take a senior role in building the framework, designing gameplay experiences, system solutions, overseeing production, testing, adjustments, optimizations, and creating related documentation.
  • Design and develop fundamental game features and unique gameplay elements.
  • Keep a critical eye on quality for the implementation of in-game content;
  • Utilizing systems, tools and process design, ensure a good end-user experience while producing quality documentation;
  • Other tasks assigned by the team.


Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in game development, with at least 3 years of experience in mobile game development, and a track record of successfully developing and launching mobile games, including in development of SLG ( simulation & strategy ) mobile game projects (COK/ROK-like).
  • Demonstrate a deep understanding and familiarity with mainstream SLG strategy games, and stay updated on trends in the mainstream mobile game market.
  • Exhibit strong analytical, communication and creative skills.
  • Excellent teamwork and ability to perform well under pressure.
  • Capable of independently designing, tracking, and accepting large-scale feature functionality, with a strong sense of responsibility for feature quality.
  • 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 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.


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

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About The Company

Established in 2006, IGG is a renowned developer and publisher of mobile games and applications with a strong global presence and an international customer base of over 1.6 billion users with over 38 million MAU. Leveraging its success in client and browser PC online games, the Group changed its strategy to target the mobile games market in 2013. After years of effort, the Group’s mobile games are now available in 23 different languages worldwide, and the APP Business has also hit its stride after a decade of perseverance. Embracing our corporate spirit of “Innovators at Work, Gamers at Heart”, the Group is dedicated to creating high-quality and enjoyable games and applications that will stand the test of time.

IGG is headquartered in Singapore with local offices in the United States, China, Canada, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Brazil, Türkiye, Italy and Spain, and users from more than 200 countries and regions worldwide. Over the years, IGG has aggressively pursued a strategy of globalisation in R&D and operations, establishing long-term relationships with over 100 business partners, including global platforms, advertising channels, and vendors such as Apple, Google, and Meta. The Group’s international presence and partnerships have enhanced its competitive advantage in the industry.

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