Vacancy at Microsoft in Canada: Senior Gameplay Designer– Gears of War – The Coalition

Microsoft is accepting applications for Senior Gameplay Designer vacancy – Gears of War – The Coalition in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada (Up to 50% work from home). The Coalition is seeking a skilled and experienced gameplay designer to help create AAA game experiences. We are searching for candidates with experience in Character, Camera and Controls (3Cs), or artificial intelligence (AI) systems. You have experience owning large scale features and guiding them from initial concept through to polish and completion. You will drive implementation of your design through collaboration across disciplines. looking for a candidate who is creative, self-motivated and able to adapt to various modes of design work from high-level concepts to low-level tuning and balancing.

• Work closely with Creative Director/Lead Designers on game design initiatives and features
• Take ownership of major gameplay features from concept through to delivery
• Define and drive the design, requirements and priorities
• Create and maintain high quality design documentation
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to realize and iterate on designs
• Work closely with production to assist and provide feedback on high level plans and schedules
• Inspire those around you to strive for the most fun and exciting player experience

• Required Qualifications: Degree in Art, Game Design, or related field AND 4+ years relevant internship/work experience OR equivalent experience
• Preferred Qualifications:

1. 2+ years' experience in Character, Camera and Controls (3Cs), or artificial intelligence (AI) systems
2. Excellent communication skills
3. Solid game design foundation
4. Creative and analytical with a keen eye for detail
5. Proven experience designing game features and mechanics

About Microsoft:

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