Sr. Game Designer

Digital Extremes; London; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Extremes in London, Ontario is seeking a Senior Game Designer to define and execute the core UX, including UI, character locomotion and combat, enemy AI, mini-games, and co-op features.

You will lead the design team, collaborate with animation, programming, and level design, and drive ideas from concept to polish while leveraging player feedback and data to iterate on gameplay. Strong communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a designer in the video game industry.
• Proven experience designing and implementing ideally in live service or multiplayer environments.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team to help 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, ensuring efficient and flexible processes for rapid iteration and testing.
• 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, bringing fresh ideas to the team.
• Participate in playtests, providing and receiving constructive feedback to continuously improve combat encounters.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Game design

Multiplayer design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Tools

Game engines

Job description

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Hybrid/Remote or full on-site in our studio in London, Ontario

The Senior Game Designer will be responsible for defining and executing the core user experience, which includes, but is not limited to: user interface (UI), main character locomotion and combat, enemy locomotion and Artificial Intelligence (AI), mini-games, and all co‑op‑related gameplay features.

This incumbent will possess exceptional communication skills in written, visual, and verbal forms, and must be able to drive implementation of their ideas from concept to final polish.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and mentor the design team to help 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, ensuring efficient and flexible processes for rapid iteration and testing.
• 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, bringing fresh ideas to the team.
• 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.
• Must have 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.

We believe in the power of human connection. At Digital Extremes, we do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, assess, or select candidates. All applications are reviewed by human, qualified recruiters.

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world’s top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co‑creation of Epic Games’ multi‑million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has 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, PS4TM, PS5TM, Xbox OneTM, Xbox Series X/STM, Nintendo SwitchTM, and iOSTM. The studio’s most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open‑world action‑fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

At Digital Extremes, we don’t just make games - we craft immersive worlds that inspire and connect millions of players around the globe. Our award‑winning studio is home to passionate, creative, and collaborative talent who thrive in a culture of innovation, inclusivity, and respect. We offer competitive compensation, industry‑leading benefits, flexible work arrangements, and opportunities to grow your career while working on beloved titles like Warframe and the highly anticipated Soulframe . Whether you’re developing cutting‑edge gameplay, designing stunning art, or supporting the teams that make it all happen, you’ll be part of a studio where your ideas matter, your contributions are valued, and your work leaves a lasting impact on our community.

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

At Digital Extremes, 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. We truly appreciate your interest in joining our team, and while we may not be able to respond to every application, we will connect directly with candidates moving forward in the process.