Expert Level Designer (Single Player) (Call of Duty)

Location: Hybrid position based in the Toronto studio, with in-studio and remote workdays; permanent remote work is not available. Candidates must be open to working in or relocating to Toronto, Canada.

Salary: CAD 149,400–193,400 annual base pay, plus possible discretionary incentive compensation.

Company

hirify.global is a global interactive entertainment company, with Sledgehammer Games developing AAA titles including the Call of Duty franchise.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and tune player-first experiences for a new AAA single-player game.
• Work in Radiant to create engaging and immersive play-spaces with strong geometry, flow, and layout.
• Collaborate with creative directors, designers, engineers, artists, producers, animators, and external partners.
• Research subject matter to support authentic design objectives and pitch designs and features using multimedia tools.
• Play in-progress builds and provide concise, prioritized feedback during iteration and user testing.
• Mentor designers and independently drive level design tasks and requirements.

Requirements

• 8+ years of games-industry experience in level design.
• At least three shipped AAA console or PC titles.
• Strong understanding of geometry building, gameplay flow, level layout, and the full game design process.
• Excellent communication, presentation, problem-solving, ownership, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently in an ambiguous, agile, and iterative environment.
• Must be open to working in or relocating to Toronto, Canada.

Nice to have

• Profound knowledge of the Call of Duty franchise and Warzone.
• Knowledge of free-to-play games and games-as-a-service products.
• Experience with visual software such as Photoshop or Illustrator.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, inclusive, and iterative studio environment.
• Extended health coverage, including medical, dental, and vision care.
• Supplemental life and critical illness coverage, legal services, and other benefits.
• Relocation assistance may be available if the company requires a geographic move for the role.