Full-Time

Senior Lead Game Designer

Dead by Daylight, Chef·fe d'Équipe Concepteur·rice de Jeux Sénior·e, Dead by Daylight

Posted on 8/20/2024

Behaviour Interactive

Behaviour Interactive

501-1,000 employees

Develops and publishes video games

Gaming

Senior

Montreal, QC, Canada

Hybrid position in Montreal, QC.

Category
Product & UX/UI Design
UI/UX & Design
Required Skills
JIRA
Confluence
Requirements
  • You must have 5+ years industry experience in a senior and lead role on at least 3 released titles;
  • Experience delivering at least one online multiplayer game;
  • Experience working on a GAAS product;
  • Experience managing a design team;
  • Deep knowledge of the video game industry;
  • Excellent creative and technical communication skills (written and oral);
  • Creative and detail-oriented mindset;
  • Demonstrated skills in research and analysis;
  • Expertise with Confluence and Jira a plus;
Responsibilities
  • Drive a design team in the creation and delivery of high-quality games;
  • Provide design leadership and inspiration to achieve unparalleled gameplay, characters, AI, feedback, and control interfaces;
  • Work with the producer, design director, and other leads to coordinate the design team throughout the life of the project;
  • Commit to deadlines and work with the production to set projects priorities and create work schedule for your team;
  • Direct and develop all game design documents on a macro and micro level, and drive the development process in a creative way;
  • Help build better, more efficient processes with your entire design team. Work with your design team to establish scripting, play balancing, and world building tool requirements.
  • Keep on top of gameplay, environment and feature trends within the industry, and especially within the specific genre of the project;
  • Multi-task and oversee multiple disciplines and initiatives at the same time;
  • Develop your team talent pool by acting as a coach and mentor. Assess your team’s work daily and provide constructive feedback and/or training when necessary;
  • Manage your direct reports’ semi and annual performance review;
  • Contribute to providing a work environment conducive to employee engagement.
Behaviour Interactive

Behaviour Interactive

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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.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Santiago, Chile

Founded

1992

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What believers are saying

  • Acquisition of Red Hook Studios strengthens their horror game portfolio.
  • Collaboration with Paradox Interactive expands their reach in the gaming industry.
  • Game jam competitions foster innovation and community engagement.

What critics are saying

  • Shutdown of 'Dead by Daylight Mobile' indicates challenges in mobile gaming.
  • Cancellation of 'Lifeless by Daylight' spin-off suggests potential project management issues.
  • Acquisition of Red Hook Studios may pose integration and financial challenges.

What makes Behaviour Interactive unique

  • Behaviour Interactive is a leading independent game developer in North America.
  • The company is known for its successful horror game, 'Dead by Daylight'.
  • Behaviour Interactive collaborates with major publishers like Activision Blizzard and Ubisoft.

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