Senior Game Designer (Combat) - For Honor

Location: Montreal, QC, Canada

Company

hirify.global develops original gaming experiences across global teams, including Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, Just Dance, and For Honor.

What you will do

• Guide combat balancing initiatives and analyze multiplayer gameplay systems, player behavior, and combat data.
• Refine hero abilities, move sets, and gameplay properties to support a fair and engaging player experience.
• Evaluate the impact of gameplay changes across the combat ecosystem and player experience.
• Prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay adjustments, combat features, competitive multiplayer features, and progression systems.
• Collaborate with directors and designers to translate creative intentions into gameplay systems and solve combat interaction issues.
• Mentor team members and communicate balancing goals, design decisions, and gameplay updates across teams.

Requirements

• Experience designing and balancing combat systems or multiplayer gameplay features.
• Understanding of competitive games, player motivation, progression systems, and long-term player engagement.
• Ability to assess gameplay performance and identify balancing opportunities across interconnected systems.
• Experience prototyping, tuning, and iterating on gameplay features.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to gameplay and player experience.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Interest in melee combat systems and hero-based gameplay experiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time position with hirify.global Montréal.
• Work with multidisciplinary design and development teams on a competitive multiplayer game.
• Contribute to knowledge sharing and mentorship within the design team.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV highlighting relevant skills and experience.
• Submit a portfolio or project examples demonstrating game design and balancing work.