Concepteur senior de jeux de combat / Senior Combat Game Designer

Accountabilities:

• Create, pitch, prototype, and refine gameplay ideas for core combat systems, moment-to-moment mechanics, combat characters, abilities, behaviors, and encounters across different gameplay contexts.
• Implement melee-focused combatant characters, including animations, behaviors, state machines, behavior trees, visual and sound effects, and combat encounters.
• Design arena layouts and pacing using available level design tools and scripting systems to create compelling and engaging combat experiences.
• Create design documents, content briefs, system outlines, and other documentation to clearly communicate gameplay concepts and requirements to partner teams.
• Collaborate closely with multiple disciplines throughout development, ensuring the right stakeholders are involved, aligned, and informed.
• Follow industry trends, emerging game genres, evolving design techniques, and advancements in audiovisual quality to continuously improve gameplay experiences.
• Work with a high degree of ownership, initiative, and autonomy while contributing to the objectives and evolution of the combat design team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in AAA game production for console and PC platforms.
• 2+ years of experience shipping third-person melee combat titles in AI, combat, or systems design roles.
• Working proficiency with at least one game editor; experience with multiple game engines is considered an asset.
• Exceptional ability to conceptualize, pitch, and implement gameplay systems and features using a variety of tools, technologies, and visual scripting languages.
• Strong understanding of creative workflows and game development processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English. English proficiency is required due to regular collaboration with international colleagues, partners, and stakeholders outside Québec.
• Proven ability to create compelling, engaging, and enjoyable gameplay, scenarios, and combat encounters.
• Experience with visual and/or text-based scripting to support avatar behaviors, combat actions, and hero state-machine interactions.
• Self-motivated, hardworking, collaborative, and comfortable both giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Strong passion for combat-oriented games, including third-person action-adventure titles and combat-focused RPGs.
• Familiarity with Lua scripting is an asset.
• Understanding of action-adventure game design, player psychology, and emerging industry trends is an asset.
• Knowledge of Maya, 3DS Max, or a similar 3D package is an asset.
• Familiarity with JIRA, Confluence, and Perforce/P4V is an asset.

Benefits

• Benefits package fully paid by the employer.
• Insurance coverage with reimbursement of eligible claims, including individual or family coverage.
• Full dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontic care.
• 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, with 100% vesting from the first day.
• One paid week off during the winter holidays.
• 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
• Free virtual healthcare and mental wellbeing sessions for employees and eligible dependents.
• Personal and professional development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work in a global environment alongside creative and passionate game development professionals.