Game Designer (Racing)

Location: Hybrid or onsite in Troy, New York, United States, or Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Hybrid requires working in the studio three days per week: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Salary: US Senior $80,000–$115,000 USD per year; US Specialist $100,000–$130,000 USD per year; Canada Senior $75,000–$110,000 CAD per year; Canada Specialist $95,000–$125,000 CAD per year.

Company

hirify.global develops games focused on crafted, inventive, and playful experiences.

What you will do

• Work as a team lead with the Game Director and other designers to shape and implement key gameplay features.
• Prototype, design, and implement game level content throughout the product life cycle.
• Develop vehicle-based racing mechanics with programming teams, emphasizing high-speed racing and responsive vehicle handling.
• Prototype and develop racecourse elements, including obstacles and power-up types.
• Act as product owner for a cross-discipline sub-team delivering novel, high-quality content.
• Collaborate with artists, animators, audio designers, and gameplay programmers.

Requirements

• 5+ years of design experience.
• At least one shipped title.
• Ability to lead a small cross-discipline sub-team on a mid- or large-size development project.
• General scripting proficiency.
• Solid cross-disciplinary communication skills.

Nice to have

• Experience with vehicle-based racing.
• Experience in level design.
• Experience with quick initial gameplay prototyping to prove or disprove a direction.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid or onsite work at studios in Troy and Toronto.
• Inclusive workplace focused on diversity, authenticity, and a discrimination-free environment.