Game Designer I

IGT's SPIELO Moncton studio is seeking a Junior Game Designer, Level 1. As a Game Designer, you will convey a design vision and win approval of concept through a documented design plan, using help from programmers, mathematicians, strategists, and others. You will plan and define all elements and components of an electronic game including setting, structure, rules, story flow, theme design, and game mechanics, in conjunction with provided market requirements and regulations. You will create and manage required design documentation to support full production of a game or game feature. You will provide oversight and leadership to the team of artists, animators, mathematicians, and programmers who build out the game on your behalf. You will also participate in collaborative design ideation sessions.

• Convey a design vision and win approval of concept through a documented design plan, using help from programmers, mathematicians, strategists, and others.
• Plan and define all elements and components of an electronic game including setting, structure, rules, story flow, theme design, and game mechanics, in conjunction with provided market requirements and regulations.
• Create and manage required design documentation to support full production of a game or game feature.
• Provide oversight and leadership to the team of artists, animators, mathematicians, and programmers who build out the game on your behalf.
• Participate in collaborative design ideation sessions.

• Strong communication skills, written and verbal
• Collaborative and flexible thinking
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel, Adobe Photoshop
• Solid interpersonal skills
• An affinity for mathematics
• A disciplined and methodical approach to task execution
• Some post-secondary credentials, or applicable prior experience, in the fields of game design, game development, software quality assurance, graphic design, animation, product development, product marketing, or advertising.
• A favorable review of your portfolio will be required to secure an interview. Be sure to include a link to your work samples with your application.