Systems Designer

About Relic Entertainment

We are an award-winning developer of genre-defining real-time strategy games like Homeworld, Dawn of War, Company of Heroes and many more. Throughout our storied 17-year history, delivering rich, thoughtful strategy games has always been our defining quality.

In essence, we envision the type of games that we would love to play, and then we create them.

Our studio is different from most others. We value ideas and innovation so every game we create is a true reflection of our entire teams’ capabilities. We believe in the autonomous, entrepreneurial spirit of an indie developer – only with the extensive resources of a large publisher.

We are owned by SEGA, a world leader in interactive entertainment. They provide us with the autonomy and creative control needed to preserve the integrity of the gaming experience, from the concept stage right through to final development. Being part of the SEGA family also gives us access to resources and talent that will help us build on our legacy of innovation.

Position

We are looking for a Systems Designer to join the Age of Empires IV development team at our studio in beautiful Vancouver. As an integral part of the franchise and studio, you will partner with content creation, interface and engineering talent as part of a group dedicated to making top quality RTS experiences. You will have an opportunity to work collaboratively with smart and creative people and contribute to the success of our studio and our next game.

This is a full time permanent position requiring English language proficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Own and implement systems designed to engage and rewards our players
• Create clear proposal & spec documentation to be used by all departments
• Provide leadership and guidance to mixed-discipline teams working on key areas of the game
• Partner with research, community and peer groups to gather and analyze data to validate game design intentions as part of a player first culture
• Mentor other Designers and strive to improve the quality of overall product design at our studio

Your qualification

• Strong understanding and love of RTS games and mechanics
• A keen awareness of design and the ability to successfully learn our tools to implement your ideas
• A track record of AAA published titles
• A passion and talent for mentorship
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• A technical mindset and is also a conceptual thinker
• A desire to learn, share, and grow with us
• A bachelors degree or equivalent years of experience in systems design
• A minimum of 5 years of experience

Will be a plus

• Experience in statistics and data analysis in order to balance the game, determine probabilities and make data informed design decisions
• Familiarity with scripting languages and/or proprietary tool sets
• Diverse personal interests outside of work
• A love for Relic games!

What we offer

We have a culture of kindness, transparency, and play. There is a lot of heart and passion at this studio – we get to work on projects we’re proud of and we work hard to be the best at what we do. We are curious, we strive for excellence, we build on each other’s ideas, and we celebrate each other’s great work.  Relicans  organize movie nights, game tournaments, life drawing, community and charity events, and more. Basically, we believe that good work starts with a community you’re excited to spend your day with, both in and out of the studio. 

More official benefits include relocation and immigration assistance, an extended benefits package, RRSP matching program, local discounts to gyms and restaurants in the area, and regular studio and community events.