Design Director – Unannounced Project (Game Development)

Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Company

hirify.global is a Canadian gaming studio developing original games and providing external development services across PC, console, and mobile platforms.

What you will do

• Define and drive the project design vision in alignment with the Creative Director.
• Direct design teams across missions, narrative, level design, and UX implementation.
• Balance feature and content requests against the overall mission design scope.
• Evaluate design work throughout development for clarity, balance, depth, and player comprehension.
• Serve as the primary interface for clients, co-development partners, publishers, and product groups regarding missions and related content.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Design Director, Game Director, or Associate Design Director on a successful PC or console game.
• Strong collaboration experience with Narrative, Level Design, Art, and Audio teams.
• Leadership and mentorship experience, including managing and developing teams of designers.
• Passion for innovative player experiences and awareness of current industry trends and best practices.

Nice to have

• Experience in mission design and a track record of delivering engaging narrative and gameplay-driven content.

Culture & Benefits

• Permanent full-time position.
• Work within an independent studio with more than 1,300 employees worldwide.
• Inclusive and diverse creative environment.
• Opportunity to work on original games and external development projects with major industry partners.