Lead Game Designer (Toronto)

Description

Are you passionate about video games? Do you want to keep progressing in an exciting, young and dynamic environment? Gameloft is currently looking for a Lead Game Designer that will be located in Toronto.

Gameloft is an international developer and publisher of video games for mobile phones and consoles. Founded in 1999 and currently a leader in its sector, Gameloft distributes its games in over 75 countries. www.gameloft.com

Tasks and Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced game designer to lead the Game and Level Design team at our new Studio of Toronto.
Ideally, the candidate will have experience with various video game genders.

• Conceptualization and in-depth development of the game and design documents;
• Script writing and game level design;
• Managing a team of Game and Level designers;
• Employee management;
o Manage employee’s performance evaluation and disciplinary follow ups.
o Active participation in recruitment (CV and portfolio sorting; test corrections; interviews; etc.)
• Maintain strong communication with the different department leads (producers, creative directors, art directors, technical directors);
• Keep all documents for the project updated and maintain regular updates of all design aspects of the game to maintain the overall quality;
• Develop prototypes and explore new game ideas. Research and development, run market studies and propose new game concepts/ideas.