Technical Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Designer (Gamedev): Establishing and maintaining level creation pipelines and technical standards with an accent on bridging the gap between tech and design teams. Focus on proposing technical solutions for gameplay needs and optimizing workflows for content creators.

Location: Hybrid in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Must already have work eligibility in Canada

Salary: $67,000 - $85,000 CAD annually

Company

A wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd. specializing in award-winning video games.

What you will do

• Establish and maintain the level creation pipeline.
• Serve as a bridge between the technical and design teams to provide support.
• Propose and implement technical solutions for level-specific features and gameplay needs.
• Maintain technical standards within defined performance budget constraints.
• Test new features and tools and provide feedback for improvements.
• Develop best practices and workflows for designers.

Requirements

• 1+ shipped games or 3+ years of industry experience.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and C#/.NET.
• Experience with Python and text-based scripting.
• Knowledge of animation state machines.
• Strong multi-discipline problem solving and communication skills.
• Must have existing work eligibility in Canada

Nice to have

• Experience with Houdini.
• Experience with Substance Designer.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive annual leave and health coverage.
• Discretionary performance bonus program.
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health, financial well-being, and legal aid.
• In-studio gym and extensive media library.
• Discounted shopping for Nintendo products and merchandise.
• Inclusive workplace that encourages continuous growth.