Remote Senior Game Designer

Description:

• Smoking Gun Interactive is seeking a Senior Game Designer with industry experience in game design for mobile products.
• The role requires hands-on experience in designing systems, balancing gameplay mechanics, level design, puzzle design, and visual/interactive elements of UI.
• The designer will collaborate with the Lead Designer and Design Director to deliver the creative vision for the project.
• Responsibilities include working closely with the UI/UX Designer, Producer, and Client to create best-in-class experiences.
• The designer will build strong design documentation to serve as the source of truth for all team members.
• The role involves developing, building, tuning, and documenting gameplay mechanics to final quality while adhering to the design vision.
• The designer will track and analyze game data, creating reports with suggested design changes based on gameplay data.
• Adjustments to game mechanics designs will be made to balance gameplay based on analytics.
• Collaboration with art and programming disciplines is essential to achieve project goals.
• The designer will maintain a high proficiency in workflows and pipelines, collaborating to improve tools and methodologies.
• A high level of quality in all aspects of work is expected, along with taking initiative in creative problem-solving.
• The designer will help liaise between the design team and QA.
• This position is remote but only open to applicants located within the greater Vancouver area.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 3-5 years of experience as a game designer.
• Experience with at least 2 shipped titles as a game designer on mobile and PC games is required.
• The ideal candidate should have experience designing for UI-centric games and tuning complex gameplay systems.
• Familiarity with game analytics and running a live product is necessary.
• Demonstrable expertise in game mechanics design and tuning is essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required to communicate ideas clearly.
• Candidates must be able to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks.
• A self-driven attitude with the ability to work independently without supervision is crucial.
• Experience in understanding the market and target audience for mobile, online, and console games is preferred.
• A willingness to innovate within game parameters and a positive attitude towards gaming are important.

Benefits:

• The position offers 10 days of vacation leave, 5 paid days of personal leave, and 7 paid sick days.
• Employees will receive Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment coverage.
• Dependent Life Insurance and Long Term Disability (LTD) benefits are included.
• Extended Healthcare Benefits and Dental Care are provided.
• The company offers RRSP matching to support retirement savings.
• A hybrid working model is available, allowing for flexibility in work arrangements.
• Opportunities for Training and Development are provided to enhance employee skills.