Lead quest designer

About the Position

Lead Quest Designer - Dungeons & Dragons

Gameloft Montreal is seeking a new Lead Quest Designer to join the Dungeons & Dragons team. This innovative game will blend action-RPG/survival mechanics with unique life-simulation elements to redefine the genre and captivate the imaginations of players worldwide.

The Lead Quest Designer will be responsible for evolving and ensuring the quality of the project's quest vision and their seamless integration into an open world. They will ensure that quests support exploration, progression, and survival-crafting systems while delivering a cohesive player experience. Additionally, the role involves mentoring, supporting, and guiding team members through the design, iteration, and delivery of quests, while ensuring alignment with narrative, gameplay, and production objectives.

Responsibilities

• Define and promote best practices, processes, and quest design standards within the team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to production team members involved in level design.
• Act as a positive leader within the team.
• Maintain constant communication and regular follow-ups with various departments.
• Collaborate closely with the production team and all directors and team leads.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience in quest design.
• Experience in a leadership role is an asset.
• Strong communication skills; interest in management, professional mentoring, and team leadership.
• At least one published console or PC title in a quest design role.
• College-level diploma in one of the following fields: Computer Science, Multimedia, Graphic Design, Video Games, or equivalent.
• Bilingual (English/French) is an asset.
• Proficiency with multimedia software (Office, Adobe, Atlassian).

Skills and Profile

• Ability to work in an Agile environment; unafraid of failure and able to bounce back quickly when necessary.
• Ability to make decisions in a complex environment.
• Open-mindedness and empathy.
• Ability to take on a leadership role while maintaining an operational role on the project.
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Enjoys teamwork.
• Passion for video games and their history.
• Good knowledge of survival-crafting games.
• Good knowledge of the Dungeons & Dragons universe.
• A vivid imagination!

We Offer

• Flexible schedule.
• Friday afternoon off all year round!
• 3 weeks’ vacation and mobile days off, available as of your start date.
• Time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day to help you start the year off on the right foot.
• Group RRSP program with employer contributions.
• Great group insurance program.
• Free 24/7 access to a virtual medical clinic.
• The Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Partial reimbursement of your commuting costs (for public transit and/or parking).
• Support for new employees relocating from countries or regions outside Quebec.
• Referral program with bonuses.
• Regular activities and prizes courtesy of our Social Committee.

About the Company

Chez Gameloft nous créons des moments de joie pour nos joueurs autour du monde à travers des expériences de jeux excitantes. C'est notre mission, et cela l'a été depuis plus de 25 ans.

Nous sommes les fiers créateurs d'Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat et plus de 200 autres super jeux.

Il y a un jeu pour tous, et nous nous élargissons maintenant avec des jeux multi-plateforme sur PC et consoles, avec des jeux tels Disney Speedstorm et Disney Dreamlight Valley, pour offrir à nos joueurs de nouvelles aventures incroyables.

Avec plus de 3,000 Gamelofteurs passionnés à travers le monde, nous sommes très fiers de nos différences et nous nous appuyons sur celles-ci pour créer des jeux aussi divers que nous le sommes.

Si vous cherchez un nouveau challenge, et à travailler avec une équipe passionnée et talentueuse, n'hésitez pas à rejoindre le jeu!

Here at Gameloft, we create moments of happiness for our players all over the world through exciting gaming experiences. This is our mission, and it has been the same for over 25 years. We are the proud creators of Asphalt, Dungeon Hunter, Modern Combat, and over 200 other great games.

There is a game for everyone, and we are now expanding to cross-platform games on PC and consoles, with titles such as Disney Speedstorm and Disney Dreamlight Valley, to provide our players with even more amazing adventures.

With more than 3,000 passionate Gamelofters across the globe, we take great pride in our differences and draw on them to create games just as diverse as we are.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to work with a bold and talented group of people, don’t hesitate to join the game!