Director, Game Design (Apex Legends)

TL;DR

Director, Game Design (Apex Legends): Defining and driving the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for game modes across the Apex Legends franchise with an accent on multiplayer FPS design and live service content ecosystems. Focus on leading high-performing design teams, partnering with cross-functional leadership to innovate gameplay, and ensuring design excellence from ideation through post-launch support.

Location: Hybrid (Los Angeles, CA or Vancouver, BC)

Company

hirify.global is an Academy Award-winning studio known for creating extraordinary games like Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars Jedi titles.

What you will do

• Define and drive the long-term vision, strategy, and roadmap for game modes across Apex Legends.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team of designers and design leaders through mentorship and organizational guidance.
• Partner with leadership across disciplines to identify opportunities for innovation and growth within the gameplay ecosystem.
• Guide game mode development from early ideation and prototyping through production and post-launch support.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Technical Design to evolve tools, workflows, and technical capabilities.
• Drive design excellence by establishing best practices in documentation, playtesting, and feature scoping.

Requirements

• 10+ years of professional game design experience, including significant work on multiplayer titles.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing designers or multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience leading game mode development or major gameplay initiatives for a live service title.
• Deep expertise in multiplayer FPS design, player motivation, and competitive gameplay.
• Proven ability to establish vision, align stakeholders, and lead large-scale initiatives.
• Shipped multiple AAA multiplayer titles, including at least one live service game.

Nice to have

• Experience managing managers or leading larger design organizations.
• Familiarity with analytics-driven design methodologies and experimentation frameworks.
• Deep knowledge of Apex Legends, its player community, and success factors.
• Strong perspective on the future of multiplayer game modes.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape the future of a world-leading live service franchise.
• Collaborative environment focused on creative freedom and innovation.
• Access to cross-functional leadership and high-level franchise planning.
• Commitment to mentorship, career growth, and talent development.