Senior Systems Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Systems Designer (Gamedev): Designing hour-to-hour gameplay features for a groundbreaking sports franchise with an accent on authentic player journeys and systemic design. Focus on prototyping visions, iterating based on competitive analysis, and collaborating with cross-discipline teams to ensure technical excellence.

Location: Burnaby/Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Hybrid or Onsite.

Salary: CAD 75,700 – 112,060 per year

Company

hirify.global Sports Lab is a new standalone studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of sports game development to create a groundbreaking new franchise.

What you will do

• Act as the Product Owner for large features related to hour-to-hour gameplay.
• Prototype and iterate designs based on target player research and competitive landscape analysis.
• Lead the design vision for specific game areas in collaboration with Engineers, Animators, Artists, and Producers.
• Translate high-level vision into detailed feature designs and coordinate with QA to drive experience testing.
• Manage, groom, and prioritize the feature backlog to ensure quality and progress.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the growth of the design team.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Senior Systems Designer in the AAA gaming space.
• Strong passion for sports and sports video games.
• Proven track record of mentoring other designers.
• Expertise in systemic design and creating player-driven or emergent narratives.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Vancouver/Burnaby, BC location.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Generous time off with 14 paid holidays and 15-25 days of annual vacation.
• Financial perks including a 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program.
• Supportive leave policies: paid parental, compassionate, and up to 10 sick days per year.
• Focus on wellbeing with mental health programs and fitness-related reimbursements.