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