Associate Game Content Designer

Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe (BNEE) is a leading global publisher and developer of entertainment content for platforms including all major video game consoles and PC.

BNEE is building its reputation with franchises such as ELDEN RING, LITTLE NIGHTMARES, THE DARK PICTURES ANTHOLOGY, and the upcoming UNKNOWN 9 Awakening - developed by the recently acquired Reflector Entertainment based in Montreal, QC.

Part of the Japanese Bandai Namco group, an entertainment industry leader with a presence in video games, toys and amusement parks, Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has 15 international offices with operations in 50 countries around the world.

**Poste**:
As an Associate Game Content Designer & Analyst within the Game Evaluation Service department and under the supervision of the Game Evaluation Service Manager, you will perform product evaluation and analysis in order to make recommendations and advise for improvements at the various stages during the development cycle for both marketing and development purposes, and to help build Bandai Namco’s product portfolio.

This includes identification of the game structure, gameplay mechanisms, reporting problems encountered in various areas such as concept, visual, HUD, etc., and appraisal of art direction, technology and understanding of the overall opportunities the game may provide.

Your main responsibilities include (non-exhaustive list):

- Play a build or read documents such as Game Design Documents, Concept Documents, etc. during development in order to analyse, compare and create an opinion or evaluation, anticipating the end users’ perception and the potential of the game
- Provide analysis report to internal teams (production, marketing, business development et Management)
- Provide reports, constructive feedback, realistic suggestions, and solutions within the constraints to support production and development teams both internally and externally to improve the quality and experience from the end user viewpoint
- Ensure the respect of quality standard in cooperation with the development team
- Help to create and optimize processes and methodologies to deliver the best services possible

**Profil**:

- Minimum 6 months to 2 years in Game design, production, testing, localization, game development or equivalent relevant experience
- Bachelor/master degree in related area of study preferred (game design, production )
- Experience with all gaming platforms
- Technical writing experience or editorial experience is a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; must be proficient in English/French
- Excellent computer skills; knowledge of PC hardware, MS operating systems, MS Word, Excel, Outlook
- Good knowledge of the office automation software & Internet search
- Very good knowledge of the video game market at all levels (casual and hardcore) and gaming industry
- Demonstrated organization skill, detail orientation and strong analytical and strategic talents
- General knowledge of production and development process is plus
- Knowledge of Japanese language is a plus
- Ability to maintain a positive and professional attitude under pressure
- Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
- Proactive, organizational and able to prioritize
- Diplomatic and analytical

**Autres informations**:
**Sounds interesting?**

**Additional Information**

Job location: 15, rue Felix Mangini, 69009 LYON - FRANCE / This position is not eligible to full remote

Start date: ASAP

Contract: full time (1-year fixed-term contract)

Remuneration: fixed and variable compensation

Benefits: flexible working hours, 2 teleworking days per week, lunch vouchers, profit sharing, reimbursement of public transportation costs, work council advantages (gift vouchers, discount on services..), new building with various facilities (gym room, gaming room, nap room, car/bike/scooter parking, cafeteria and coffee corners..)