Game Designer

Red Diamond Interactive; Halifax; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A small game studio is seeking a Game Designer for their upcoming dark fantasy mobile game in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The role involves designing unique mechanics and balancing systems to enhance gameplay. Ideal candidates will have game design experience, a strong sense of teamwork, and a passion for games. Experience with project management systems and creative writing is a plus. This is an on-site position, and applications must be submitted through the studio's website.

Qualifications

• Experience with game design and creating engaging gameplay systems.
• Understanding player progression math for balancing.
• Familiarity with mobile game design is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design unique mechanics, battle progressions, and stats.
• Coordinate sprints and support task schedules if hired at a higher band.

Skills

Game design experience

Balancing systems

Teamwork

Passion for games

Creative writing

Tools

Project management systems (e.g., Monday)

Job description

Please be aware that this position is on-site in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. RDI has a firm policy against the use of generative AI for creative work. Do not apply to this role if you are unable to perform this job without the use of AI tools.

About Us

Games can be art. Art makes you a better person.

Be a better person, play more games.

Red Diamond is a small game studio located in Halifax, Nova Scotia dedicated to publishing unique and memorable games. At Red Diamond, we explore the boundaries of games by publishing mobile games, tabletop games, and games that bridge those two worlds.

About the Role

Red Diamond is seeking a game designer to work on an upcoming dark fantasy mobile game, designing unique and fulfilling, balanced mechanics to be implemented by the game's creative team.

This designer will create key mechanics, battle progressions, and stats for creatures, characters, and items. if hired at a higher pay band, this role will also coordinate sprints and support task schedules. Experience in game design, project lifecycles, a passion for games, and a strong sense of teamwork & empathy are essential qualifications.

Qualifications

• Experience with game design, including creating engaging gameplay systems and mechanics
• Experience with balancing systems and understanding the math behind fulfilling player progression
• Familiarity with designing for mobile games (optionally, tabletop games as well)
• Experience with project management systems (Ex. Monday) a plus
• Experience with creative writing a plus
• Strong sense of teamwork, a passion for games, and empathy

How to Apply

Please complete the application form on Red Diamond's website. Applications submitted on LinkedIn will NOT be reviewed. All applications MUST come in through the studio's website form.

https://www.reddiamondinteractive.com/opening-13004