Description
Are you looking for a
team of dynamic and talented people who are passionate about video games? Are
you looking for a studio where diversity, open-mindedness and creativity are omnipresent?
You’ve found the right place!
Following the
development of many successful titles on iPhone such as the Modern Combat,
Dungeon Hunter, Gangstar and Asphalt franchises, Gameloft Montreal is currently
seeking a Game Director to
collaborate on its next generation of iPhone, iPad and Android games.
Gameloft creates games for
all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets
(including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set-top boxes and connected TVs.
Founded in 1999 and a top innovator in its field, Gameloft distributes its
games in over 100 countries. www.gameloft.com
Main Tasks and Responsibilities
We’re looking for an experienced game director to create the vision for
a project, communicate it clearly with everyone involved, manage the project’s
game design team, and work in collaboration with the producer to lead a
production team. The main responsibilities will be to create the universe, game
systems, social mechanics and monetization of our next free-to-play AAA game.
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Create and maintain the vision of the game throughout
the project
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Share this vision clearly with the entire production
team and inspire them
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Present high-level documents to management
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Manage a team of game and level designers and review
their work on a daily basis
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Conceptualize and develop the game and design
documents in detail
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Develop social mechanics and game modes to improve
player involvement and retention
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Develop game systems under a free-to-play model
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Analyze metrics and suggest game adjustments
accordingly
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Maintain a high level of communication and monitoring
with various departments
Skills
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Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a
game designer
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Excellent knowledge of the iOS/Android game market
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Experience with free-to-play games an asset
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At least two titles published on consoles or several
games on iPhone or portable consoles
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Degree in one of the following fields: Computer
Science, Multimedia, Graphics, Video Games or equivalent
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Bilingual in English/French (an asset)
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Experience with prototyping tools an asset (Flash,
Unity, Virtools, GameMaker, etc.)
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Good experience with multimedia software (Office,
Adobe, Macromedia)
Profile
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Proven leadership skills
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Excellent communication skills, spoken and written
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Passionate about video games and their history
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Good understanding of all the phases and jobs in the
video game industry
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Able to work under pressure and open to working
overtime on occasion
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Open-minded and likes to work in teams
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Imaginative!
*Important*
In order to consider your
application, we require your portfolio or samples of your work (demos,
animations, images, websites, etc.). Please provide the address of your website
or portfolio if you have one.
Only selected candidates
will be contacted. Your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months.
Thank you for your interest in
Gameloft.
Why work for Gameloft?
· Join one of the most exciting sectors today and
collaborate on projects with partners and clients that include Apple,
Microsoft, Nokia, Google, Nintendo, Samsung, Marvel and others
· Experience an exceptional, dynamic, challenging and
motivating working environment within a fast-growing company
· Opportunity to learn in a professional environment
with passionate people
· Work in an open working climate with dynamic teams
from around the world where you can communicate with colleagues from other
countries and cultures on a daily basis
· Enjoy excellent local working conditions and benefits
(high-quality office space, group insurance, discount with different companies, etc.)
· Flexible hours, paid personal days, and 3 weeks of
vacation for a better work/life balance