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About the Role
The Senior Game Designer will define and execute the core user experience, including UI, character locomotion and combat, enemy AI, mini-games, and co-op features. This role requires exceptional communication skills and the ability to drive implementation from concept to final polish.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor the design team to deliver the creative vision and product goals for the game.
- Collaborate with animation, programming, and level design teams to deliver a polished player experience.
- Guide and collaborate with the tools team to enhance the development flow for gameplay.
- Fully understand, articulate, and champion the product goals and creative vision for the game across disciplines.
- Analyze data, player feedback, and internal playtests to refine and iterate on designs.
- Document and communicate game design concepts clearly, ensuring alignment across all development teams.
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and innovations in enemy and boss design.
- Participate in playtests, providing and receiving constructive feedback to continuously improve combat encounters.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience as a Designer in the video game industry.
- Proven experience designing and implementing ideally in live service or multiplayer environments.
- Experience working on a 1st-person or 3rd-person game.
- Strong understanding of player feedback loops, hit detection, and animation timing to create responsive and satisfying combat interactions.
- Experience with game engines and familiarity with tools for designing games.
- Ability to analyze gameplay data and user feedback.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
- Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced development environment.
- Other senior-level responsibilities as assigned.
Skills
- User Interface (UI)
- Character Locomotion
- Combat Design
- Enemy Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Mini-game Design
- Co-op Gameplay Features
- Game Engines
- Game Design Tools
- Gameplay Data Analysis
- User Feedback Analysis
Location
- London, Ontario
- Remote
- Hybrid
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Full on-site
Experience Level
- Senior
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Industry-leading benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- Opportunities to grow your career
About the Company
- Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios.
- Originated with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament.
- Developed Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II.
- Reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™.
- Most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title.
- Headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the respect we show one another.
- We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a welcoming, accessible, and supportive environment where everyone can do their best work and feel valued for who they are.
- We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented communities and people with disabilities.
- If you require accommodations at any stage of the recruitment process, we will work with you to ensure you have the support you need.