Expert Level Designer (Single Player) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Expert Level Designer (Single Player) (Gamedev): Develop, implement, and tune player-first experiences that will be enjoyed by millions of gamers across the globe with an accent on researching subject matter relating to the design objective to ensure an authentic experience. Focus on using multimedia tools to pitch designs and features effectively and independently implement high-level direction.

Location: Hybrid position based in either Toronto, CA or Guildford, UK Studio, offering flexibility with a combination of in-studio and remote workdays. Permanent remote work is not available for this position. Open to relocating to Toronto.

Salary: $147,000–$186,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise.

What you will do

• Collaborate with Creative Directors, Designers, Engineers, Artists, Producers, and Animators to deliver a world-class player experience.
• Research subject matter relating to the design objective to ensure an authentic experience.
• Be a proactive self-starter that can independently implement high-level direction.
• Work in Radiant to create play-spaces that are engaging and immersive.
• Mentor fellow Designers.
• Play builds of games in-progress and provide concise and prioritized feedback to both internal teams and external partners.

Requirements

• 8+ years in the games industry working in a level design capacity, with at least 3 shipped title in the AAA console / PC space.
• Passionate and egoless attitude that welcomes feedback and criticism, and enjoys working in a collaborative, iterative, and agile process.
• Strong understanding of geometry building, flow, and layout.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Impressive communication skills.
• Solid understanding of level design with ability to clearly discuss modern trends.

Nice to have

• Profound understanding of the Call of Duty franchise and Warzone.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the F2P games space.
• Prior experience working on a games-as-a-service product.
• Experience with visual software (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.).

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse experiences from dozens of cultural backgrounds.
• Shared values unify direction and decisions.
• Opportunity to impact the lives of more than a billion people every day.