Technical Game Designer
thatgamecompany$57,000 - $120,000/year
Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Team Lead Game Designer -Unannounced IP | Chef·fe d'équipe Conception de Jeux -IP non-annoncé at Behaviour Interactive
Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Video Games, GamingIndustries
Requirements
- Minimum 3 years of experience in a leadership role within the gaming industry
- Proven experience delivering at least one online multiplayer game
- Strong background in managing and mentoring a design team
- Deep understanding of the video game industry, its trends, and player expectations
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey creative and technical ideas clearly
- A creative and detail-oriented mindset, with a passion for high-quality game design
Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire a multidisciplinary design team to deliver high-quality gameplay experiences, with a strong focus on combat, enemies, and mission design
- Collaborate closely with the producer, design director, and other leads to align priorities, manage fast-moving topics, and cascade key information from the creative director
- Own the design vision, from macro-level systems to micro-level mechanics, ensuring all documentation supports a clear and creative development process
- Coach and mentor team members, fostering growth and engagement through daily feedback, performance reviews, and skill development
- Stay ahead of industry trends, especially within the genre, and bring fresh ideas to gameplay, environments, and features
- Create a positive team culture through strong communication, human-centered leadership, and the ability to tactfully challenge and guide others
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this Team Lead Game Designer position?
The position is a Permanent Full-Time role.
Is this Team Lead Game Designer role remote or office-based?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What skills are required for the Team Lead Game Designer role?
The role requires proven experience in design leadership, ability to delegate effectively, manage priorities, and support the team, along with expertise in gameplay, combat, enemies, and mission design.
What is the team size and culture like for this position?
You will lead a team of 9 talented designers, fostering a positive team culture through strong communication, human-centered leadership, empathy, and strategic vision in a diverse and creative environment.
What makes a strong candidate for the Team Lead Game Designer role?
Strong candidates have proven design leadership experience, skills in delegation, priority management, team support, and the ability to lead with clarity, empathy, and strategic vision while owning the design vision from systems to mechanics.
Behaviour Interactive
Develops and publishes video games
About Behaviour Interactive
Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent video game developer and publisher in North America, known for its hit game "Dead by Daylight," which has over 60 million players. The company develops and publishes original games while also engaging in co-development projects with other businesses, generating revenue through game sales and subscription services. Unlike many competitors, Behaviour Interactive focuses on community engagement and creativity, organizing events like game jam competitions. Their goal is to adapt and grow in the gaming industry while fostering strong connections with gamers and developers.
Santiago, ChileHeadquarters
1992Year Founded
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
GamingIndustries
501-1,000Employees