Company Description

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Leader in the development and publishing of mobile games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in the “Top 10 Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads” from App Annie. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel® and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 4,600 people worldwide. Every month, 114 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft Advertising Solutions, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

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Job Description

We're looking for a passionate mobile free-to-play Junior Game Designer to join our Disney Magic Kingdoms team to learn, develop, and impact a highly successful game! If you’ve ever dreamed of working on a Disney project that features the classics (such as Star Wars and the latest releases), then this opportunity is for you. On this team, you’ll have the chance to flex your design skills on content, features, and learn from a team of experienced designers. Apply today to begin your game design journey by helping us bring exciting new features and content to the millions of amazing players who’ve made this game a part of their lives.

From the beginning of your journey with us you will:

• Contribute to feature and content design for world class mobile games.
• Work on game systems, social features, monetization, and much more.
• Configure data in the game engine to turn design into reality.
• Champion your designs from initial pitch through implementation, launch, and evolution.
• Work closely with artists, programmers, and QA to implement designs and hit targets.
• Use playtests, player feedback, and metrics to gain insights and refine your designs.
• Analyze competitive games to be an expert in the audience and market.
• Pitch creative new game ideas for upcoming projects.

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Passion for mobile free-to-play games.
• Demonstrated aptitude for game design, which could be shown through:
  • Experience working at a game company;
  • Post-secondary degree in a game design or related field;
  • Portfolio of personal projects.
• Outstanding verbal, written, and visual communication skills;
• An understanding of game metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Strong technical ability to learn and master new software tools.
• Ability to adapt and meet deadlines in a fast-paced and creative environment.
• Collaborative spirit and love of teamwork.
• Creative imagination and ability to think outside the box.

As bonus, we’ll also consider:

• Experience working with an established game engine, such as Unity.
• Demonstrated passion for game design shown through personal game projects.
• Expert skills with spreadsheets tools, image editors, and flowchart software.

Additional Information

What we offer:

• Work From Home wherever you are located for an undetermined time due to the Covid-19 Pandemic
• Flexible working hours to suit your schedule
• 3 weeks’ vacation for work- life-balance
• Health insurance coverage
• Employee Assistance Program; because sometimes we need a helping hand
• Social Club events with awesome prizes and giveaways
• Mentorship program and Training Subsidies to help you strengthen your skills or learn something new
• Relocation assistance for those who are joining our team from abroad

Why join the Gameloft universe?

• Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience, within a company that is constantly growing!
• Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers!
• Because you want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.
• Or, just because you’re looking for a fun place to work!

We can’t wait to find our next great talent!

• Please submit your CV and your cover letter. 
• Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months.

Gameloft Toronto is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment. Gameloft Toronto welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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