About the role
Role Overview
Kabam is seeking a Game Designer (Contract) to join their Montreal team. The Contractor shall provide services on an independent, deliverables basis, exercising their own professional judgment, expertise, and methods.
Responsibilities
- Provide design input on assigned game features in alignment with core vision.
- Pitch feature concepts and design rationale to internal leads for sign-off.
- Write game design documentation (GDDs) for assigned mechanics, systems, and features.
- Write narrative scripts and dialogue copy for assigned game content.
- Detail technical specs and system requirements for implementation teams.
- Define rules, formulas, and balance parameters for assigned game mechanics.
- Implement and tune assigned systems, economies, and progression loops.
- Present design specs and prototypes to cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
- Hand off finalized design documentation and implementation guidelines to dev teams.
Requirements
- 3+ years of experience designing systems, characters, and/or economies on at least one shipped title.
- Strong project management skills.
- Experience working directly within the Unity engine and building tools.
- Strong math skills.
- Advanced technical excel expertise.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Compensation
- Hourly Rate: $40 - $45 per hour.
- Note: The typical hiring range is specific to candidates located in Montréal. Compensation will be determined based on knowledge, skills, and competencies.
- Considerations may be made for experience level if expectations do not align with the provided range.
Working Conditions & Culture
- Location: Montreal.
- Type: Contractor.
- Environment: Hybrid.
- Culture: Kabam emphasizes a collaborative nature, a fun-loving culture, and a drive to make great games. The company hires for passion and diversity to facilitate collective skill.
- Policy: Kabam is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and equitable workplace. Accommodations are provided as requested during the selection process.
- AI Usage: Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process (e.g., reviewing applications or analyzing resumes), though these tools do not replace human judgment.