Senior Game Designer

Job Description

(English version below)

Beenox is a video game development studio created in 2000. Located in beautiful Quebec City, Canada, Beenox is a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Publishing Inc., one of the world's top game developers.

The studio is proud to contribute to the development of the Call of Duty video game franchise. Beenox has also contributed to the resounding success of the Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk's Pro Skater, Skylanders, Spider-Man, and Guitar Hero franchises.

With the arrival of new creative mandates and a continuing involvement in the blockbuster franchise Call of Duty, you will have the opportunity to showcase your talent and expertise to millions of players around the world!

In addition to continuing to lead the development of Call of Duty: Vanguard on PC, Beenox continues to provide key development support to Call of Duty: Warzone, including the creation of new content for the upcoming seasons. This is your chance to work on challenging, ambitious and creative projects with the best team ever!

Secret weapons
• Competitive salary and vacation policies
• Studio closed two weeks during Holiday break
• Ample opportunity for internal growth both leadership and expertise
• Comprehensive insurance coverage paid in major part by employer
• Employer contributions to pension plan
• Free French or English classes
• Gym and physical activities on site

… plus a ton of social activities and unforgettable events!

Your Mission
Your mission: to work with your multidisciplinary team to analyze, design and document game mechanics and systems using various communication and integration tools. You will also ensure the accuracy, relevance and clarity of your projects to facilitate collaborative and efficient work. You will initiate the conceptualization of our products and contribute to improving our design processes.

Your Objectives
• Work with teammates of varying levels of expertise on aspects ranging from design to implementation of game elements, such as controls, cameras, game mechanics and overall systems;
• Analyze project needs and propose creative solutions that will compare favourably with the best products on the market;
• Write the English documentation explaining the game concepts;
• Ensure clear communication of design issues within the team;
• Be involved in the rollout of prototypes;
• Analyze feedback and make adjustments to improve the gaming experience;
• Integrate the various systems and mechanics concepts into the game engine;
• Stay up to date and expand your knowledge of game design.

Player Profile
• 4 years or more of experience as a game designer or other relevant experience;
• Good spoken and written communication skills;
• Strong analysis, synthesis and problem-solving skills;
• Proficiency in Office Suite/Google Workspace;
• Bilingual (French and English);
• Ability to work with a multidisciplinary team;
• Good listener, receptive to constructive criticism;
• Thorough familiarity with first-person shooting games (FPS);
• Keen interest in military culture;
• Perk: Ability to present ideas dynamically in editorial meetings;
• Perk: Passionate about Call of Duty and Warzone.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r0b2v1-18-118-145-114-42 in your application.