Studio Creative Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Studio Creative Director (Gamedev): Architecting new game concepts and driving the creative vision across a portfolio of titles with an accent on alignment between design, art, and narrative. Focus on balancing creative ambition with production constraints and ensuring high-quality player experiences across multiple platforms.

Location: Must be based in or be able to relocate to the Greater Vancouver Area, Canada and be eligible to work in Canada. Hybrid setup with expectation to come into the office as needed.

Salary: $150,000 - $180,000 CAD

Company

hirify.global is an industry-leading game development studio focused on creating world-class strategy and casual titles for mobile, PC, and console platforms.

What you will do

• Partner with the Studio Head on product strategy and create/pitch innovative game concepts that meet market and financial outcomes.
• Ensure a cohesive player experience by aligning gameplay, art style, narrative, UX, and audio.
• Collaborate with Production to balance creative ambition with scope, schedule, and resources.
• Provide clear feedback and direction to development teams, reviewing designs, prototypes, and UX flows.
• Identify creative risks early and guide teams toward strong, player-focused solutions.
• Contribute directly to vision decks, narrative beats, and high-level design guidance.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience in a Creative Leadership role on mobile, PC, or console products.
• 4+ years as a Creative Director with at least one commercially successful shipped game.
• Proven track record of taking games from initial concept through to live operations.
• Expertise in Premium and Freemium game mechanics, KPIs, and monetization strategies.
• Strong communication and presentation skills for pitching concepts to clients and studio leadership.
• Must be currently located in or willing to relocate to the Greater Vancouver Area and eligible to work in Canada.

Nice to have

• Experience mentoring and improving staff skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous leave package: 15 days vacation, 5 days personal, 7 days sick, and 5 days parental leave.
• Comprehensive health benefits including dental care and extended healthcare.
• Financial security with Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, and Long Term Disability.
• RRSP/DPSP matching and dedicated training & development opportunities.
• Collaborative and high-performing creative culture within the Keywords Studios family.