Game Designer (Unreal Engine 5)

TL;DR

Game Designer (Unreal Engine 5): Building a high-fidelity XR vehicle driving simulator with an accent on vehicle physics and motion platform integration. Focus on translating real-world vehicle behavior into technically sound systems and designing immersive XR interactions.

Location: Hybrid in Montreal, Canada

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end strategic partner in external game development providing creative and technical expertise for AAA and AA games.

What you will do

• Design and implement vehicle and gameplay systems within Unreal Engine 5 and project-specific tools.
• Tune vehicle physics for realistic behavior across different terrain types, surfaces, and weather conditions.
• Create immersive XR/VR interactions, ensuring high levels of user comfort and presence.
• Develop and tune motion-platform and force-feedback profiles to align physical cues with on-screen behavior.
• Design diegetic UI and virtual dashboards that adapt across various vehicle types.
• Author training scenarios, scoring KPIs, and AI for in-world traffic and escort vehicle behavior.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in Game or Systems Design, with a strong focus on vehicle or simulation gameplay.
• Experience shipping at least one simulation or driving title with ownership of vehicle behavior or systems.
• Proven expertise in XR/VR design, including immersive interaction and motion considerations.
• Strong command of Unreal Engine 5, specifically Blueprints and data-driven workflows.
• Experience with vehicle physics tuning, covering traction, weight transfer, and suspension.
• Ability to act as a bridge between Game Design and Engineering to align creative intent with technical feasibility.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in C++ and experience building custom systems in Unreal Engine 5.
• Background in racing or specialized vehicle-simulation products.
• Experience with terramechanics or off-road dynamics (e.g., deformable terrain).
• Familiarity with motion-platform middleware and telemetry/washout tuning.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive financial rewards.
• Professional growth via trainings, conferences, and internal mentorship.
• English language courses.
• Health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave.
• Inclusive culture and a community of passionate game development professionals.