Senior Gameplay/System Designer (Mobile Game)

10 Months ago • 3 Years +

Game Design

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.

Good To Have:

Knowledge of COK/ROK-like game development

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

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

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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: