Studio Design Director

We are seeking a passionate, experienced and visionary Studio Design Director to set the design direction of our gameplay experiences, championing design quality across all projects, and developing the design team's talent and capabilities.

Requirements

• Develop, communicate and champion the design vision for new and existing projects ensuring a consistent, player-centered experience across all titles;
• Collaborate with Studio Management to deliver and drive a cohesive product vision;
• Work with leadership to ensure the vision is achievable within the project constraints;
• Generate and pitch new game ideas to external clients;
• Represent the design perspective in studio planning, product pitches, and publisher/development partner meetings;
• Partner with Studio Head and recruiting to attract world-class design talent;
• Provide high-level oversight on all game design elements, including core mechanics, systems, level design, balance, and UX;
• Manage senior and lead designers, fostering professional development and ownership;
• Establish design principles and best practices that elevate gameplay, progression, narrative, and player engagement;
• Lead and participate in concepting, prototyping, and playtesting new game features and mechanics;
• Evaluate and iterate on designs based on player feedback, telemetry, and design KPIs;
• Guide major design milestones from pre-production through post-launch live service.

Benefits

• 15 days vacation leave
• 5 paid days personal leave
• 7 paid sick days
• 5 paid parental leave days
• Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability (LTD)
• Extended Healthcare Benefit
• Dental Care
• RRSP matching
• Training & Development