Game Designer (Systems)

TL;DR

Game Designer (Systems): Contributing to the design, balancing, and implementation of gameplay systems that bring depth, dynamism, and replayability to a sports game. Focus on player freedom, progression, and agency.

Location: Vancouver, BC

Salary: $60,700 and $89,860 per Year

Company

hirify.global is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world.

What you will do

• Support the development of game systems such as progression, economy, rewards, player stats, and game modes.
• Balance gameplay loops, player progression, in-game currencies, and related systemic mechanics.
• Collaborate with engineers, artists, and other designers to prototype, implement, and iterate systems.
• Create clear and comprehensive documentation for system logic, flows, and tuning guidelines.
• Supply to the game's player-driven and emergent storytelling through robust systems.

Requirements

• 2–5 years of experience in game design, with a focus on systems design.
• Experience designing and tuning game systems such as progression, stats, or in-game economies.
• Solid understanding of balancing principles, player motivations, and systemic interaction.
• Strong analytical thinking, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Passion for sports games and/or systemic gameplay.
• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and design tools for balance and documentation.

Nice to have

• Experience working on sports games or simulations.
• Familiarity with live service design, balancing for long-term engagement, or seasonal models.
• Experience with scripting or configuration in a game engine (e.g., Unreal Blueprint, Unity, proprietary tools).
• Exposure to telemetry-driven design and KPI-informed iteration.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program.
• Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
• Paid parental and compassionate leave.