Principal Technical Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal Technical Designer (Gamedev): Creating and implementing complex, systemic design elements for game features with an accent on technical implementation, data optimization, and tooling. Focus on designing abstract game-wide elements and providing technical leadership to multidisciplinary production teams.

Location: Office-based in Montreal, Quebec City, or Toronto (Canada), or Malmö (Sweden)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in gaming, creating original and memorable experiences such as Assassin’s Creed, Rainbow Six, and Just Dance.

What you will do

• Create and implement technical elements of game features in collaboration with technical directors and programmers.
• Act as a technical expert on specific topics, overseeing tools, documentation, and promoting best practices.
• Perform data optimization and validation to ensure technical standards and budgets are respected.
• Conduct advanced debugging of data throughout the production cycle.
• Prototype gameplay features and implement complex, abstract, or game-wide design elements.
• Provide regular feedback to design directors on improving tools and methodologies.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in game or level design with a technical focus.
• Ability to communicate complex ideas using technical language effectively.
• Strong analysis and problem-solving skills with a user-oriented mindset.
• Passion for understanding the underlying mechanics of how systems work.

Nice to have

• Experience with various game engines and platforms.
• Proficiency with a range of 2D/3D design software.
• Experience in programming or scripting.