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About the Role
Create and implement the technical elements of game features, collaborating with other technical designers, programmers, and colleagues from other disciplines. Design and implement new game modes, quests, AI, and events, iterating on features to a shippable state and maintaining content post-launch. Provide mentorship to Junior Technical Designers, teaching scripting best practices and Evolution Engine.
Responsibilities
- Game mode / Mission / Quest / Event design and implementation
- AI design and implementation
- Assist other designers with reproducing and fixing bugs
- Collaborate with other departments to fulfill scripting needs
- Be willing and available for firefighting
- Contribute to a positive work environment by getting involved with all departments, understanding their roles and interacting with the team on a regular basis to help gain a rounded perspective of the project
- Mentor Junior Technical Designers
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in game design/development
- A university or college degree in computer science, game design/development, or equivalent game development experience
- Strong proficiency in Lua or similar scripting language
- Basic knowledge of C++ and Microsoft Visual Studio
- Good communication & problem solving skills
Skills
- Lua
- C++
- Microsoft Visual Studio
- Game design
- Scripting
Location
- London, Ontario, Canada
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
Education Level
- University or college degree in computer science, game design/development, or equivalent game development experience
Salary/Compensations
- $115,000 - $130,000 CAD
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Industry-leading benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities to grow your career
About the Company
- Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios.
- Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II.
- The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™.
- The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
- Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are.
- We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities.
- If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need.