Design Director: Lead AAA Live-Service Team (Remote)

Escape Velocity Entertainment Inc; Canada; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game studio in Canada is seeking a Design Director to lead a talented team on their first AAA title. This role involves driving creative vision, quality execution, and mentoring a world-class design team. The ideal candidate will have experience with shipped titles in live service games, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of multiplayer design. The studio offers a fully remote work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Generous PTO allowance

Private Medical & Dental Healthcare

Private Mental Health scheme

Discretionary Studio Bonus

Top range tech for home set up

Qualifications

• Two or more shipped titles in competitive MP / Live Service games.
• Strong managerial experience with design teams.
• Deep knowledge of gameplay systems and features in contemporary AAA games.

Responsibilities

• Lead a talented design team and deliver on the creative vision.
• Drive quality design execution while meeting deadlines.
• Build a best-in-class design team and mentor designers.

Skills

Quality-first mindset

Multiplayer game design knowledge

Exceptional communication skills

Job description

A leading game studio in Canada is seeking a Design Director to lead a talented team on their first AAA title. This role involves driving creative vision, quality execution, and mentoring a world-class design team. The ideal candidate will have experience with shipped titles in live service games, exceptional communication skills, and a deep understanding of multiplayer design. The studio offers a fully remote work environment and competitive benefits.