Technical Designer
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ABOUT THIS POSITION
Do you have a passion for creating and implementing the technical aspects of game features Do you thrive in collaboration with designers programmers and crossdisciplinary teams If so the Technical Designer role at Digital Extremes might be the perfect fit for you..
As a Technical Designer you will be responsible for designing and implementing new game modes quests AI and events. You will collaborate with designers level designers and other departments to iterate on features bringing them to a shippable state and will be responsible for maintaining content after it ships. The incumbent will need to have experience in game design a strong proficiency in Lua or similar scripting languages and basic knowledge of C as well as Visual Studio.
This position is onsite or hybrid at our London Ontario studio.
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
- 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
- Other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- 5 years of experience in game design/development
- Strong proficiency in Lua or similar scripting language
- Good communication & problem solving skills
PREFERRED EXTRAS
- Experience working on projects with live service production schedules
- Experience with multiplayer/networked games
- Basic knowledge of C and Microsoft Visual Studio
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada at the time of application.
This position is onsite or hybrid at our London Ontario studio.
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz Digital Extremes ranks as one of the worlds top independent video game development studios. Originating with the cocreation of Epic Games multimillion unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector BioShock for the PlayStation3 the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the freetoplay 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 studios most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe an openworld actionfantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London Ontario Canada and is proud to be selected as one ofCanadas Top 100 Employers achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.
For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes please visitwww.digitalextremes.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our longterm focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers. We summon you to join our elite team!
The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
- Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
- Excellent benefits and paid time off
- Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan our mental wellness and healthcare services app
- Professional development and career support
- Worklife balance wellness subsidies
- Be part of Giving Back through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
- Employee events and team building exercises
Please note some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest however only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.
Employment Type
Full Time
