Lead Game Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Lead Game Designer (Gamedev): Leading and developing video games with a focus on project vision, quality, and team guidance. Focus on technical and conceptual approaches, monitoring deliverables, and fostering team growth.

Location: Remote (Must be a resident of the province of Quebec), hybrid or onsite.

Company

hirify.global is a video game company recognized as a top employer in Canada for over 20 years, cultivating creative audacity.

What you will do

• Determine technical and conceptual approaches to achieve project vision while respecting production constraints.
• Organize and lead regular team meetings to track progress and anticipate risks.
• Monitor deliverables to ensure standards for quality, consistency, and gameplay are respected.
• Actively contribute to the design and development of video games in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
• Mobilize, mentor, and support the direct team through ongoing coaching and continuous feedback.
• Develop and share design best practices with other leads and managers.

Requirements

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in game design.
• Team leadership experience.
• Strong command of the Unreal game engine.
• Solid mobile development experience.
• English: C1+ required and excellent command of spoken and written French.
• Ability to travel abroad when required.

Nice to have

• Experience on a third-person shooter game.

Culture & Benefits

• 4.5 days of work per week, year-round (Friday pm off).
• Truly flexible working options: remote, hybrid, or in-person.
• Up to 7 weeks vacation per year, sick days & personal days.
• Complete group insurance from day one.
• Contribution to your RRSP and $400 allowance towards ergonomic equipment.
• Access to chair massages, fresh fruit and snacks, gym, and sports activities.