The Technical Designer will prototype and implement gameplay content, collaborate with artists and engineers, and assess project requirements to meet team goals.
Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.
In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a four-day work week as well as supporting in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.
Blackbird Interactive is looking for a Technical Designer to join our growing studio. We have an exciting new project, and are looking for a key hire to lend a hand in the development and execution of the gameplay on a co-operative, horror based exploration game.
Do you want to build compelling game experiences having designed, prototyped and delivered high profile gameplay systems, features or tools? Do you love working with a team of talented designers, artists and programmers to create ambitious in-game content? If so, this role could be for you!.
Responsibilities
- Prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay content such as game flow, interactable objects and player abilities, event hooks for narrative and audio content, scripted sequences, tutorial/help systems, and bug fixing.
- Collaborate with both artists and designers on ways to improve the game content implementation to take advantage of existing technology and drive to the best end result possible.
- Collaborate with engineers to improve design workflows and bring gameplay intentions to life while respecting performance and technical constraints
- Work with producers and team leadership to assess requirements and provide effort estimates and updates to help ensure the team reaches its goals successfully
Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years in game development, with at least 2 years of Technical Design experience
- Confidence and familiarity with modern text based scripting languages
- Shipped at least one product, ideally an exploration and/or horror game
- Self direction and a proven ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and technical environment
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills
Pluses
- Experience developing or playing games with a cooperative gameplay focus
- An innovator's heart, keen to create brand new things that haven't been done before
- A love of contributing to high quality, rich gameplay experiences
- Experience playing modern horror exploration games
- Demonstrated passion for entertainment products / media (i.e. comics, movies, novels, etc.)
Top Skills
Text Based Scripting Languages
Blackbird Interactive Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN Office
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
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