Technical Designer (GameDev)

TL;DR

Technical Designer (GameDev): Building and implementing gameplay systems for a cooperative horror exploration game with an accent on interactive experiences and narrative-driven moments. Focus on prototyping features, scripting event hooks, and translating design intent into functional in-game systems.

Location: Remote (Must be based in Canada)

Company

A creative game studio developing an innovative cooperative horror exploration title.

What you will do

• Prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay systems, including player abilities and scripted sequences.
• Develop event hooks for narrative, audio, tutorial, and onboarding experiences.
• Collaborate with artists and designers to optimize content implementation using existing tools.
• Work with engineers to translate design goals into functional systems while adhering to performance constraints.
• Identify and resolve gameplay bugs to ensure a polished player experience.
• Provide effort estimates and progress updates to production leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in game development.
• At least 2 years of experience specifically in a technical design role.
• Proven track record of shipping at least one game title, ideally in horror or exploration genres.
• Strong proficiency with modern text-based scripting languages.
• Must be based in Canada.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills for working across multidisciplinary teams.

Nice to have

• Experience or strong interest in cooperative gameplay systems.
• Passion for broader entertainment media including films, comics, or novels.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive contract-based compensation.
• Remote-first and flexible work environment.
• Opportunity to shape core gameplay systems for a high-quality original project.
• Collaborative, fast-paced, and iterative development culture focused on experimentation.