Senior Game Designer

Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada; hybrid position requiring at least three days per week at the Vancouver studio

Hiring range: $89,000–$112,000 CAD annually

Company

hirify.global is a video game development studio and a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., known for award-winning console titles.

What you will do

• Create carefully crafted gameplay moments that guide players through engaging experiences.
• Work with the Game Director to understand the project direction and champion it through design decisions.
• Own core game features and designs from conception through completion, coordinating with Production.
• Collaborate with designers, engineers, artists, and other departments throughout development.
• Design gameplay moments and enemy encounters using scripting and strong 3D layout skills.
• Contribute to tool and development-process improvements while sharing expertise with teammates.

Requirements

• Senior-level experience in game design with at least one shipped game; console experience is preferred.
• Experience across all phases of game development, ideally on multiple projects or genres.
• Strong programming or scripting proficiency, including scripting gameplay moments and enemy encounters.
• Strong layout skills and a deep understanding of how 3D spaces affect gameplay and pacing.
• Proficiency with 3D layout tools such as Maya, Unreal, or Unity, including level design for level-based games.
• Applicants must already have work eligibility in Canada.

Nice to have

• Console game development experience.
• A portfolio demonstrating game design work.

Culture & Benefits

• Inclusive, collaborative workplace focused on high-quality game development and continuous growth.
• Competitive annual leave, health coverage, and a discretionary performance bonus program.
• Employee Assistance Program supporting mental health, financial well-being, and legal needs.
• Access to an in-studio gym, media library, employee committees, and discounted Nintendo products.
• Opportunity to contribute to Nintendo projects and award-winning games.