Senior Game Designer - The Sims

We are seeking an experienced Senior Game Designer to join our team at Maxis, the developer of The Sims. As a Senior Game Designer, you will partner with Engineers, UX, Artists, Researchers, and Producers to design and implement gameplay, features, systems, and content.

Responsibilities:

• Advocate for and maintain the project's vision set by the Game Design Director
• Become an expert on the game and target audience, using data, research, and playtesting to make informed design decisions
• Design and own major features, systems, mechanics, and content
• Determine player experience goals for owned systems, features, and gameplay
• Collaborate with all disciplines to guide projects from initial design to production
• Implement designs, tune features, and fix bugs using proprietary game development tools
• Establish and advocate for good design patterns and practices
• Mentor other designers and provide feedback and guidance

Qualifications:

• At least 7 years of professional game design experience
• Proficient in designing mobile or mobile-first features and systems
• Motivated to overcome complex design challenges
• Proficient in communication and collaboration across disciplines
• Experience implementing features and tuning design using scripting, blueprint, or other technical configuration schemes
• Comfortable with multiple stages of development, from pre-production through live service
• Proficient in writing clear design documentation
• Experience with data-informed design practices, A/B testing, and segmentation

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working on mobile, mobile-first, or AAA HD titles
• Technical design, scripting, modding, or engineering background
• Experience designing synchronous multiplayer gameplay
• Experience with camera, character, and controls design
• Experience with rapid prototyping
• Experience in Unreal
• Experience designing mobile-first UX
• Experience with games in The Sims franchise or other simulation games

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $114,300 - $156,200 CAD
• Comprehensive benefits package, including vacation time, sick leave, health and dental coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance
• Retirement plan and bonus programs available