Game Designer | Kids App & Toys Company | Hybrid | $90,000-110,000

Game Designer | Kids App & Toys company | Hybrid Work Model | $90,000-$110,000

The Company:

This Toronto-based kids' app and toy company has a magical touch of innovation and creativity, and has captured the hearts of little ones and parents alike. Their enchanting digital playgrounds offer endless opportunities for young minds to explore, learn, and laugh. From charming characters to captivating adventures, this company has redefined the way children engage with technology and play.

The Role:

As their Game Designer you will be responsible for the overall game play experience for a new title. This work encompasses designing the game structure, player controls, core loops, narrative, pacing and flow. The output of this work is in the creation of game design documents, mock-ups, wireframes, prototypes and animatics. You will have daily interactions with the art lead, UI designer, animator and game play developers. This role is suitable for candidates with experience working in mid-sized (10-25) teams.

Responsibilities:

• Attending play testing sessions with parents and children, observing their behavior and then integrating feedback.
• Creating and maintaining game design documentation including storyboards, flows, wireframes, visual design, specs, and paper/digital prototypes.
• Presenting design concepts to the team and stakeholders and integrating feedback.
• Collaborating with the production manager to shape and evangelize the overall vision for the game play experience and break down the work into key milestones and phases.
• Leading 3d level design.
• Establishing game mechanics and controls with an emphasis on usability among young players.
• Working collaboratively with the artists, copywriter, animator and developers to shape the game.

Requirements:

• 5+ yrs of professional game design experience or a strong portfolio of equivalent work.
• A strong eye for visual and motion design.
• Playful creative sensibility that resonates with young players.
• While this is not a game developer role Unity/C# programming experience is considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Skilled with tools including Unity, Git, Creative Suite and Figma.
• Eagerness and drive to learn and develop skills.
• Strong sense of inherently satisfying mechanics and crafting cohesive game play experiences.

Benefits:

• Bonus and stock options.
• Great work/life balance.
• 4 weeks vacation.

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