Live Service Design Director (Game Development)

Location: On-site or hybrid within the Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, or Los Angeles, California, United States, areas

Salary: British Columbia: CAD 133,500–186,400 annually; California: USD 153,700–233,600 annually

Company

hirify.global is part of Electronic Arts and Battlefield Studios, creating multiplayer games and connected experiences for the Battlefield franchise.

What you will do

• Set the strategic design vision for live services and improve long-term player engagement and retention.
• Direct the design team in creating and delivering seasonal content and live events.
• Evaluate, balance, and fine-tune core multiplayer game systems and live gameplay initiatives.
• Analyze player sentiment and game telemetry to guide tuning, balance, and quality-of-life improvements.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Data leaders, craft leaders, and seasonal stakeholders on roadmaps and feature priorities.
• Mentor designers, improve design processes, and own project quality targets and measurable results.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience leading game teams and defining design direction in a live-service environment.
• Experience developing multiplayer games with a focus on progression and player retention.
• Deep understanding of player needs, motivation, and mass-market appeal.
• Demonstrated success in the gaming industry and the ability to innovate within established markets.
• Ability to work on-site or in a hybrid arrangement in the Vancouver or Los Angeles area.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular full-time employment with paid time off, sick time, family leave, health coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement benefits.
• US employees receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k), 16 paid company holidays, and 10 weeks of paid parental bonding leave.
• Canadian employees receive vacation, sick time, extended health, dental and vision coverage, retirement benefits, and parental or adoption leave support.
• Additional bonus and incentive programs may apply to eligible roles.
• Work environment emphasizing creativity, adaptability, resilience, curiosity, learning, and experimentation.