Senior Level Designer

Montreal, QC, Canada

Job Description


Company Description

People Can Fly, un des principaux studios ind\xc3\xa9pendants de d\xc3\xa9veloppement de jeux AAA, est compos\xc3\xa9 d\'une \xc3\xa9quipe internationale de centaines de personnes talentueuses travaillant depuis des bureaux situ\xc3\xa9s en Pologne, au Royaume-Uni, aux \xc3\x89tats-Unis et au Canada, mais aussi de partout dans le monde gr\xc3\xa2ce \xc3\xa0 nos programmes de t\xc3\xa9l\xc3\xa9travail.

Fond\xc3\xa9e en 2002, PCF a marqu\xc3\xa9 le genre des jeux de tir avec des titres comme Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment et Outriders. Nous sommes l\'un des studios Unreal Engine les plus exp\xc3\xa9riment\xc3\xa9s de l\'industrie et nous renfor\xc3\xa7ons nos capacit\xc3\xa9s au moyen de solutions internes, \xc3\xa0 savoir l\'infrastructure PCF Framework.

Nos \xc3\xa9quipes de cr\xc3\xa9ation travaillent actuellement sur plusieurs titres passionnants : Gemini est notre nouveau projet men\xc3\xa9 en collaboration avec Square Enix; Maverick est un jeu AAA d\xc3\xa9velopp\xc3\xa9 en collaboration avec Microsoft; Bifrost, Victoria et Dagger sont des projets que nous r\xc3\xa9alisons selon un mod\xc3\xa8le d\'auto-\xc3\xa9dition. Nous avons \xc3\xa9galement un projet en phase de conception : Red; ainsi que deux projets en technologie de r\xc3\xa9alit\xc3\xa9 virtuelle : Green Hell VR et Bulletstorm VR, qui est une captivante version en RV de notre jeu de tir culte.

Forte de plus de 20 ans d\'exp\xc3\xa9rience, PCF se lance \xc3\xa0 la d\xc3\xa9couverte de nouveaux horizons. Nous avons pour but de combiner notre expertise avec la cr\xc3\xa9ativit\xc3\xa9 des meilleurs visionnaires de l\'industrie afin de travailler collectivement \xc3\xa0 la nouvelle g\xc3\xa9n\xc3\xa9ration de jeux d\'action destin\xc3\xa9s \xc3\xa0 la communaut\xc3\xa9 mondiale de joueurs.

Si vous choisissez d\'entreprendre cette aventure avec nous, vous aurez l\'occasion de perfectionner votre art et d\'approfondir vos connaissances, en travaillant aux c\xc3\xb4t\xc3\xa9s de chefs de file de l\'industrie pour offrir une exp\xc3\xa9rience unique et toute nouvelle aux joueurs du monde entier.

Le Projet Dagger est un jeu d\'action-aventure AAA non encore annonc\xc3\xa9 d\xc3\xa9velopp\xc3\xa9 par notre \xc3\xa9quipe nord-am\xc3\xa9ricaine, avec le soutien des studios europ\xc3\xa9ens du Groupe PCF.



People Can Fly is one of the leading independent AAA games development studios with an international team of hundreds of talented individuals working from offices located in Poland, UK, US, and Canada, and from all over the world thanks to our remote work programs.

Founded in 2002, we made our mark on the shooter genre with titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment, and Outriders. We are one of the most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the industry and we are expanding it with in-house solutions called PCF Framework.

Our creative teams are currently working on several exciting titles: Gemini is our new project being developed with Square Enix; Bifrost, Victoria and Dagger are projects we\'re growing in the self-publishing model. We also have one project in the concept phase - Red; as well as two projects in VR technology - Green Hell VR and Thunder - a new project based on one of the IPs from the Group\'s portfolio.

With over 20 years of experience, PCF sets out to explore new horizons. We aim to combine our expertise with creativity of the best and most forward-thinking talents in the industry to work together on the new generation of action games for the global gaming community.

If you decide to accompany us on this journey, you\'ll have a chance to perfect your craft and expand your knowledge, working alongside leaders in the industry on bringing a brand-new unique experience to the players worldwide.

Project Dagger is a yet unannounced AAA action- adventure game developed by our North American team supported by PCF\'s European studios.



Nous sommes \xc3\xa0 la recherche d\'un concepteur de niveaux senior exp\xc3\xa9riment\xc3\xa9. Cette personne sera responsable du blocage et de la construction des niveaux, et sera pr\xc3\xaate \xc3\xa0 it\xc3\xa9rer fortement sur eux (playtest et fournir/impl\xc3\xa9menter des retours). Vous coop\xc3\xa9rerez avec l\'\xc3\xa9quipe artistique pour vous assurer que les niveaux sont de la plus haute qualit\xc3\xa9 visuelle tout en conservant le gameplay et l\'amusement, ainsi qu\'avec les \xc3\xa9quipes de conception et de code pour rendre les cartes aussi amusantes que possible, et pour int\xc3\xa9grer toutes les nouvelles fonctionnalit\xc3\xa9s dans les niveaux construits. Vous serez enti\xc3\xa8rement responsable des niveaux - de la conception papier, en passant par la phase whitebox, le script, l\'it\xc3\xa9ration, le d\xc3\xa9bogage, l\'optimisation - jusqu\'\xc3\xa0 ce que notre jeu soit livr\xc3\xa9.



We are looking for an experienced Senior Level Designer. This person will be responsible for blocking out and building levels, and be ready to heavily iterate on them (playtest and provide/implement feedback). You will cooperate with the art team to make sure that levels are up to the highest visual quality while retaining the gameplay and fun as well as with the design and code teams on making maps as fun as they can be, and integrating any and all new features into the levels built. You will have full level ownership - from the paper design, through the whitebox phase, scripting, iteration, debugging, optimization - until our game ships.

Qualifications

  • Exp\xc3\xa9rience dans la conception de niveaux - \xc3\xa0 la fois pratique et th\xc3\xa9orique (points d\'\xc3\xa9tranglement, itin\xc3\xa9raires, lignes de vue, distances d\'engagement)
  • Plus de 5 ans d\'exp\xc3\xa9rience en conception de niveau professionnel
  • Au moins un jeu commercialis\xc3\xa9 avec succ\xc3\xa8s sur PC ou console
  • Capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 travailler au sein d\'une \xc3\xa9quipe, bonnes aptitudes \xc3\xa0 la communication
  • Motivation personnelle et capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 \xc3\xa9tablir des priorit\xc3\xa9s et \xc3\xa0 fournir un travail de qualit\xc3\xa9 dans les d\xc3\xa9lais impartis.
  • Capacit\xc3\xa9 \xc3\xa0 traiter, comprendre et mettre en \xc5\x93uvre le retour d\'information
  • Solides comp\xc3\xa9tences en communication orale et \xc3\xa9crite en anglais
  • Passion pour les jeux
Atout
  • Connaissance d\'Unreal Engine 4
  • Experience in level design - both practice and theory (chokepoints, routes, lines of sight, engagement distances)
  • 5+ Years of professional-level design experience
  • At least one successful shipped game on PC or console
  • Ability to work well within a team, good communication skills
  • Self-motivation and ability to prioritize and deliver the best quality work on deadlines
  • Ability to process, understand and implement feedback
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
  • Passion for Games
Nice to have

Unreal Engine 4 knowledge

Additional Information

Au Canada
  • Un ensemble d\'avantages sociaux pay\xc3\xa9s \xc3\xa0 100 % par PCF. La compagnie d\'assurance rembourse les r\xc3\xa9clamations \xc3\xa0 100 % (jusqu\'\xc3\xa0 1000 $ de services par ann\xc3\xa9e, en plus d\'une couverture familiale ou individuelle).
  • Une couverture dentaire compl\xc3\xa8te, y compris les soins dentaires majeurs et l\'orthodontie.
  • La cotisation \xc3\xa9gale au REER \xc3\xa0 hauteur de 4 % avant d\xc3\xa9ductions fiscales, 100 % acquis d\xc3\xa8s le premier jour.
  • Une semaine de cong\xc3\xa9 pay\xc3\xa9 pendant les vacances d\'hiver.
  • 20 jours de cong\xc3\xa9 pay\xc3\xa9 et 5 jours de cong\xc3\xa9 de maladie pay\xc3\xa9.
  • Des s\xc3\xa9ances gratuites de soins virtuels de sant\xc3\xa9 et de bien-\xc3\xaatre mental, incluses dans le r\xc3\xa9gime pour les membres et leurs personnes \xc3\xa0 charge.
  • Un salaire comp\xc3\xa9titif et des primes annuelles bas\xc3\xa9es sur le rendement.
  • Des occasions de d\xc3\xa9veloppement personnel et la possibilit\xc3\xa9 d\'\xc5\x93uvrer dans un environnement mondial.
  • L\'occasion de travailler au sein d\'une \xc3\xa9quipe cr\xc3\xa9ative avec des personnes passionn\xc3\xa9es par ce qu\'elles font.
What we offer

U.S.
  • 100% group health insurance benefit premiums paid by PCF (Medical, Dental, Vision, Group Life, and Supplemental Live) and start on day 1 of employment.
  • 401K with 100% match, up to 3% of employee salary, and vested immediately.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.
  • Long term disability, short term disability, travel insurance, as well as other benefits provided
Canada
  • Benefit package 100% paid by PCF. Insurance company reimburses 100% of claims (Up to $1000 per service a year, as well as individual family coverage).
  • Full Dental coverage, including major dental and orthodontics.
  • 4% RRSP matching before tax deductions, 100% vested on day 1.
  • Paid week off during Winter Holidays.
  • 20 paid vacation days and 5 paid sick days.
  • Free virtual health and mental wellbeing sessions included in the plan for members and their dependents.
  • A competitive salary and performance-based annual bonuses.
  • Personal development opportunities and ability to work in a global environment.
  • Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do.

People Can Fly

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2269974
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Montreal, QC, Canada
  • Education
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