Duties

• Primary Task: Works under the Lead Designer and Project Director to deliver core gameplay elements. Conceives game systems; including combat, UI, inventory, progression, levels, NPC actions, play balance and reward schemes. Oversees the design implementers of these systems and provides a first pass check on deliverables. Acts as an information conduit from Design to other departments.
• Secondary Tasks: Aids in: project management, developing test plans, preparing critical stage analyses, and staff management issues.

Education

Minimum education (preferred but not mandatory): Four year post-secondary degree with an emphasis in computer science, or equivalent experience.

Preferred: BSc Computer Science or Computer Engineering.

Experience

• 3+ years of professional game design experience.
• Worked as a designer on 2+ published (preferably AAA) action, adventure and/or combat-oriented games.

Skill Set

• Familiarity with the fantasy and science fiction genre and role-playing games is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment.
• Superior organization skills and works well under deadlines.
• Practical experience with C++ and/or C#.
• Aptitude in a non-design development skill (e.g., art, audio, programming, cinema, animation, etc.).

How To Apply

Please e-mail your detailed resume to:

careers@bioware.com and include your name, position title, and the competition number in the subject line (e.g. "Darth Malak - 07-WD-SD - Senior Game Designer").

Please quote the following competition number in the subject line of your electronic application:

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