Game Designer

Company Description

About Gameloft

Leader in the development and publishing of mobile games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms and with an audience of 113 million monthly users offers via Gameloft Advertising Solutions a unique level of visibility and involvement to advertisers. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel® and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 5,700 people worldwide. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

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Job Description

From the beginning of your journey with us you will:

• Conceptualize and design new features for world class mobile games
• Work on action gameplay, UI layout, game balancing, social features, reward structures, and monetization
• Write documentation, design UI, plan quest flow, and enter balance data
• Work closely with artists and programmers to execute designs to exceed industry standards
• Test and debug to ensure that your features are working perfectly in the game
• Play and analyze competitive games to be an expert in the target genre
• Pitch creative new game ideas for upcoming projects

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Passion for mobile free-to-play games
• 2+ years of experience as a game designer at a mobile game company or equivalent background
• Post-secondary degree or certificate in a game design related field, or equivalent background
• Expert knowledge of free-to-play game design fundamentals 
• Understanding of game metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Strong ability to communicate ideas through verbal, written and visual means
• Ability to quickly adapt in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, and creative environment 
• Aptitude for working under pressure and hitting tight deadlines
• Collaborative spirit and love of teamwork
• Creative imagination and ability to think outside the box

As a bonus we'll also consider:

• Practical experience working on a game from initial pitch to live operation
• Demonstrated passion for game design through personal game projects or game mods
• Experience working with spreadsheets tools, image editors, and flowchart software 

Additional Information

Why join Gameloft?

• You want to be part of an exceptional experience, within a company that is constantly growing.
• You want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers.
• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.
• Or, you are just looking for a fun place to work!

What can Gameloft Toronto offer you?

• Health insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program
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