Gearbox Studio Québec rassemble une équipe de talents d’exception, animés par la passion de créer des jeux vidéo primés et emblématiques. Nos univers riches prennent vie à travers des récits transmédia, des expériences en direct et des produits dérivés, offrant aux joueurs des aventures immersives inoubliables. Notre studio est reconnu pour son travail sur des franchises à succès comme Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands et Brothers in Arms, ainsi que pour le développement continu de licences cultes telles que Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain et Homeworld.
Gearbox a également des bureaux au Canada, dans les villes de Québec et Montréal. Gearbox Studio Québec est fier de faire partie de 2K, un label d’édition de Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ : TTWO).
Pour en savoir plus, visitez www.GearboxSoftware.com.
Ce que nous recherchonsGearbox Studio Québec est à la recherche d'un(e) Concepteur(trice) de niveaux senior (Rencontres) passionné(e) et collaboratif(ve), qui vit et respire les jeux d'action, plus particulièrement les jeux de tir. Le ou la candidat(e) idéal(e) possède une compréhension intuitive du rythme, du flux et des mécaniques fondamentales qui font le succès d'une grande expérience d'action. Vous vous épanouissez dans un rôle proche du design de jeu, en collaborant activement et en itérant avec les concepteurs pour élever la qualité globale du projet. Nous recherchons une personne désireuse d'assumer un large éventail de tâches — allant bien au-delà de la simple configuration d'arènes et du positionnement d'ennemis pour façonner et sublimer l'expérience globale du joueur. De plus, vous êtes fonctionnellement bilingue (français et anglais) et disponible pour un horaire hybride, impliquant une présence sur site au moins deux jours par semaine.
ResponsabilitésDéfinir, en collaboration avec les Game et Level Designers, les barèmes et standards des arènes pour mettre en valeur les mécaniques de combat et les ennemis.
Identifier et peaufiner les paramètres de design qui dictent le rythme et l’évolution des combats.
Concevoir et assembler dans l'engin des arènes de combat de haute qualité servant de référence (benchmark) pour le reste du jeu.
Expérimenter avec les mécaniques et les compositions d’ennemis pour identifier les meilleures synergies et les angles morts, tout en itérant activement avec l'équipe Game Design.
Assurer la conception et la construction de niveaux complets lors du passage en phase de production, en appliquant les standards établis.
Documenter les meilleures pratiques de conception d’arènes et les partager avec l’équipe pour élever la qualité globale.
Expérience : 7 ans d'expérience en tant que concepteur.trice dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo, avec au moins deux titres multiplateformes livrés de la préconception à la certification.
Expertise technique : Expérience approfondie avec Unreal Engine 4 ou 5.
Passion pour le genre : Joueur.euse actif.ve et passionné.e par la création de jeux d'action, particulièrement les jeux de tir (shooters), avec une compréhension intuitive de ce qui rend un combat mémorable.
Logistique et langues : Bilinguisme fonctionnel (français et anglais). Disponibilité pour un travail en mode hybride (minimum de deux jours par semaine au studio).
Gearbox Studio Québec s’engage à offrir un environnement de travail inclusif, équitable et exempt de discrimination, reflétant la diversité du monde que nous aspirons à divertir. En tant que studio soucieux de l’égalité des chances, nous ne pratiquons aucune discrimination fondée sur la race, la couleur, la religion, le sexe, la grossesse, l’orientation sexuelle, l’identité ou l’expression de genre, l’origine nationale, l’âge, l’handicap, l’information génétique ou tout autre statut protégé par la loi applicable. Nous nous engagons également à offrir des accommodements raisonnables aux candidats et employés qualifiés pour leur permettre de participer pleinement au processus de recrutement, d’exercer leurs fonctions essentielles et d’accéder aux mêmes avantages et opportunités. Si vous avez besoin d’un accommodement à tout moment du processus de candidature, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter.
Who We AreThe Gearbox Entertainment Company is home to a world-class team that entertains the world with award-winning and genre-defining video games. Our games are entrenched with rich universes that are expanded upon via transmedia storytelling, live experiences, and consumer products. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for developing successful game franchises such as Borderlands, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, and Brothers in Arms, as well for continued development of acquired properties including Duke Nukem, Risk of Rain, and Homeworld.
The company was founded as Gearbox Software in 1999 by a team of industry veterans and is headquartered in Frisco, Texas. The Gearbox Entertainment Company is proud to be part of 2K, a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
For more information, visit www.GearboxSoftware.com.
What We Are Looking ForGearbox Studio Québec is seeking a passionate and collaborative Senior Level Designer (Encounters) who lives and breathes action games, specifically shooters. The ideal candidate possesses an intuitive understanding of the pacing, flow, and core mechanics that define great action experiences. You thrive in a role that sits close to game design, eagerly collaborating and iterating alongside Game Designers to elevate the overall project. We are looking for someone who desires a broad scope of work, going well beyond basic arena layouts and enemy placements to actively shape and enhance the game's design. Additionally, you are functionally bilingual in French and English and are available for a hybrid work schedule, spending at least two days a week on-site at our studio.
ResponsibilitiesDefine, in collaboration with Game and Level Designers, the metrics and standards for combat arenas to best showcase combat mechanics and enemies.
Identify and fine-tune the design parameters that dictate combat pacing, flow, and progression.
Design and build high-quality combat arenas in-engine to serve as benchmarks for the rest of the game.
Experiment with mechanics and enemy compositions to identify the best synergies and blind spots, while actively iterating with the Game Design team.
Take ownership of the design and creation of levels during the production phase, applying the established standards.
Document best practices for arena design and share them with the team to elevate overall quality.
Experience: 7 years of experience as a designer in the video game industry, with at least two multiplatform titles shipped from pre-production to certification.
Technical Expertise: In-depth experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5.
Passion for the Genre: Passionate about playing and creating action games, specifically shooters, with an intuitive understanding of what makes combat memorable.
Logistics and Languages: Functionally bilingual (French and English). Available for a hybrid work schedule (minimum of two days per week at the studio).
Gearbox Entertainment is committed to ensuring that all team members work in an environment free from discrimination and harassment, and one that reflects the diversity of the world it strives to entertain. As an equal opportunity employer, Gearbox Entertainment does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law. Gearbox Entertainment is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, and to enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment equal to those enjoyed by individuals without disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point during the job application process, please contact us for more information.
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Skills Required
- 7 years of experience as a designer in the video game industry
- At least two multiplatform titles shipped from pre-production to certification
- In-depth experience with Unreal Engine 4 or 5
- Functionally bilingual (French and English)
- Available for a hybrid work schedule (minimum two days per week on-site)
- Deep passion and understanding of action shooters and combat design
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