Blackbird Interactive is looking for a Technical Designer to join our growing studio. We have an exciting new project, and are looking for a key hire to lend a hand in the development and execution of the gameplay on a co-operative, horror based exploration game.
Do you want to build compelling game experiences having designed, prototyped and delivered high profile gameplay systems, features or tools? Do you love working with a team of talented designers, artists and programmers to create ambitious in-game content? If so, this role could be for you!
Responsibilities
Prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay content such as game flow, interactable objects and player abilities, event hooks for narrative and audio content, scripted sequences, tutorial/help systems, and bug fixing.
Collaborate with both artists and designers on ways to improve the game content implementation to take advantage of existing technology and drive to the best end result possible.
Collaborate with engineers to improve design workflows and bring gameplay intentions to life while respecting performance and technical constraints
Work with producers and team leadership to assess requirements and provide effort estimates and updates to help ensure the team reaches its goals successfully
Requirements
A minimum of 5 years in game development, with at least 2 years of Technical Design experience
Confidence and familiarity with modern text based scripting languages
Shipped at least one product, ideally an exploration and/or horror game
Self direction and a proven ability to thrive in a highly dynamic and technical environment
Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills
Pluses
Experience developing or playing games with a cooperative gameplay focus
An innovator's heart, keen to create brand new things that haven't been done before
A love of contributing to high quality, rich gameplay experiences
Experience playing modern horror exploration games
Demonstrated passion for entertainment products / media (i.e. comics, movies, novels, etc.)
Skills Required
- A minimum of 5 years in game development
- At least 2 years of Technical Design experience
- Confidence and familiarity with modern text based scripting languages
- Shipped at least one product, ideally an exploration and/or horror game
- Strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, including verbal and written skills
What We Do
Blackbird Interactive (BBI) is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent studio - behind such games as Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, Hardspace: Shipbreaker, and the upcoming Homeworld 3, Minecraft Legends, and Crossfire: Legion. Founded by Rob Cunningham, Yossarian King, and Aaron Kambeitz in 2010, the award-winning Vancouver studio boast its own internal CG cinematics department, led by the founder of Pixar Canada, and has also been involved in various game-adjacent projects over the years - such as Project Eagle with the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and other initiatives with the eatART Foundation and Sanctuary AI.
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