JOB #
:
18137563
 
Posting Date
:
October 21, 2024
 
Expiry date
:
November 20, 2024
 
Vacancies
:
1
 
Salary
:
57.69
 
Website
:
 
 
 
 

Company operating name: People Can Fly Canada Inc.

Headquarters: B405 Ogilvy Avenue, Montreal, QC, H3N 1M3, Canada

Description of the company:  People Can Fly is a video-game development company.

Location(s) of work: 1027 Queen Street, Toronto, ON, M4M 1K3

Title of the position: Senior AI Designer

a)           Create, pitch and prototype gameplay ideas for core combat and moment-to-moment mechanics and systems, combat characters, their feel, behavior, abilities and encounters in various settings.

b)           Implement combatant character with animations and behavior using state machines, behavior trees, visual effects, sound effects & combat encounters with arena layouts and pacing using provided level design tools and various other scripting systems.

c)           Create designs documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other means of sharing all the necessary information with involved teams.

d)           Full ownership of the produced function - from conceptual and paper design, through the prototyping phase, scripting, iteration, debugging, optimization - until delivery of the game.

e)           Conduct playtest sessions for involved developers (level designers, artists, animators and

programmers) to discuss and improve implemented prototypes.

f)            Collaborate with multiple disciplines, ensuring the correct partners are involved and informed throughout the development process.

g)            Remain current on industry trends, including new game genres, new game design methods and techniques, and trending audio-visual excellence.

h)           Sharing knowledge and mentor less experienced peers.

i)             Occasionally support Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration.

j)             Occasionally can onboard new hires

Required qualifications:

- 5+ years of experience in the production of games for consoles and PC, including 4+ years of experience shipping AAA TPP / shooters /cover shooters titles in combat or systems design roles.

- At least 1 shipped title in a senior role, with a history of successful features

- Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine 4

- Working proficiency with Unreal Engine Editor

- Demonstrated ability to communicate and align design vision with internal partners and the target audience

- Exceptional ability to conceptualize, pitch, and implement game systems and features using various tools, technology, and visual language

- Solid understanding of creative and game development processes

- Extensive experience with online action games

- Open-minded team player attitude

- Strong work ethic and self-motivated

Terms of employment: Permanent, full-time position

Language requirements: Good command of English is required

Hourly wage: $57.69 for 40 hours per week

Benefits package offered:

Health coverage, Dental coverage, Disability coverage, Life insurance, Pension plan contribution

How to apply: Please send your resume to Ms. Anna Rapczewska: anna.rapczewska@peoplecanfly.com