Senior Technical Game Designer, Game Prototypes (Unreal Engine 5/Blueprints)

Location: Remote from Canada; collaboration aligned with Eastern Standard Time (EST); periodic work-related travel required.

Annual compensation: CAD 120,000–170,000, with stock options available.

Company

hirify.global provides an AI-powered candidate-matching process for a partner company developing innovative game prototypes.

What you will do

• Design gameplay systems and mechanics across a rotating portfolio of projects, genres, audiences, and platforms.
• Create Game Design Documents, mechanics specifications, system diagrams, encounter designs, and technical design materials.
• Translate design concepts into functional, playable prototypes using Unreal Engine 5 and Blueprints.
• Rapidly test gameplay hypotheses and iterate on mechanics and systems to identify engaging player experiences.
• Collaborate with engineers, artists, producers, and other partners to align implementation with design intent.
• Contribute from early concepts and vision-setting through prototyping, iteration, and refinement.

Requirements

• Professional experience in technical game design or senior/lead game design across diverse genres.
• Expert proficiency with Unreal Engine 5 and hands-on experience using Blueprints to build gameplay systems and mechanics.
• Ability to move between conceptual design, detailed documentation, and direct technical implementation.
• Strong understanding of game design fundamentals, player engagement, genre conventions, and player experience.
• Experience creating actionable GDDs, system specifications, and technical design documentation.
• Ability to work remotely from Canada and align with EST development schedules. A resume is required; portfolio examples are welcome.

Culture & Benefits

• Prototype-first, agile, experimental environment with rapidly changing priorities and creative direction.
• Flexible compensation structure balancing annual salary and stock options.
• Supplemental health and dental coverage, mental health support, and well-being resources.
• RRSP retirement plan with employer matching, disability and life insurance, and family-forming benefits.
• Paid leave and flexible time off for eligible full-time salaried employees.
• Professional growth within a collaborative and inclusive game development environment.

Hiring process

• Applications are evaluated through hirify.global’s AI-powered matching process.
• Shortlisted applications are shared with the hiring company, which manages interviews, assessments, and subsequent steps.