Game Design Team Lead (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Game Design Team Lead (Gamedev): Managing priorities, project milestones, and performance for a team of design experts with an accent on process improvement and professional growth. Focus on optimizing workflows, fostering a collaborative culture, and potentially owning the design for PvE Encounter Design and Bot AI.

Location: Must be a current Ontario resident or willing to relocate to Ontario. Work format: Remote, Hybrid, or On-site.

Salary: $110,000 - $140,000 CAD per year

Company

An independent game development studio based in Toronto, Canada, known for titles like Chivalry and No More Room in Hell 2.

What you will do

• Lead design experts through performance management, career development, weekly check-ins, and goal setting.
• Define and manage team milestones while balancing employee well-being and business needs.
• Identify and improve workflows and task-related processes to increase efficiency and team performance.
• Communicate across departments to resolve conflicts and promote studio-wide collaboration.
• Mentor team members and champion professional growth opportunities.
• Potentially act as the design owner for PvE Encounter Design, Bot AI, and Bot Combat Rules.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing design teams or a related creative discipline.
• Background in design, production, or a related creative field.
• Proven experience managing schedules, milestones, shifting priorities, and team workloads.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Must be a current Ontario resident or willing to relocate to Ontario.

Nice to have

• Experience with PVE Combat and Bots AI Design.
• Previous experience as a Producer.
• Experience in both a design role and a production role.

Culture & Benefits

• 6.5 weeks paid vacation.
• Eligible for Employee Stock Options Plan.
• Flexible schedule and choice of remote, hybrid, or on-site work.
• Comprehensive healthcare and benefits plan for employees and their families.
• 100% parental leave top-up for 16 weeks for Canadian employees.