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Assistant Game Designer

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada

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Requisition Number: 150340

Position Title: Assistant Game Designer

External Description:

 

WE WANT YOUR BRAINS… PopCap Vancouver is on the hunt for bright, talented, people with a passion for making the world’s best games. What’s in it for you? A super-fun environment, rewarding work, excellent benefits, and lots of great perks. It takes big, delicious brains to make award-wining titles like Plants vs. Zombies. Are you up for the challenge?

 

Designer/Scripter (Temporary)

 

We are currently seeking a Designer/Scripter to help us create engaging mission experiences for an upcoming shooter.  The successful applicant will work with the design team to prototype, build, and polish mission gameplay.


What you will do:

 

·         Design mission experiences - identifying key beats and moments for gameplay

·         Use internal development tools to prototype, build, and polish scripted missions and gameplay elements

·         Balance and tune gameplay based on focus testing, metrics, and any other feedback

·         Work in partnership with other designers to build out the core game mode

·         Assist in creation and maintenance of design documentation

·         Be a point of knowledge for the rest of the team, and where applicable, work with them to drive features to completion

·         Receive and provide critiques in a constructive manner with suggestions and solutions for improvement

·         Previous experience in level design is a huge +


Who you are:

 

·         Scripting experience (Bonus points for visual scripting such as Unreal Kismet)

·         Previous experience designing and building missions

·         Experience with game editors such as Unity/Unreal Engine/Radiant/Hammer

·         Able to conceptualize, create and implement game concepts using various tools and technologies

·         Creatively, analytically and organizationally skilled with proven ability to write, communicate and maintain detailed design documentation throughout the game life cycle

·         Demonstrative proof of an open-minded, progressive thinker who is flexible, energetic and driven with the ability to overcome obstacles and challenges with working solutions

·         Remain current on industry trends including: new game genres, new game design methods and emerging platforms

·         Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

·         Cannot be a plant or a zombie

 

 

Benefits:
We are proud of the great perks we offer like comprehensive health and benefit packages, tuition reimbursement, pension with company match and, of course, free video games. And since we realize it takes world-class people to make world-class games, we offer competitive compensation packages and a culture that thrives off of creativity and individuality.
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More about our location: http://careers.ea.com/our-locations/burnaby-eav
 
Contact our recruiter, Rebecca Davis:  rdavis@ea.com
 

EA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, medical condition or disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.”

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We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

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