Sr. Game Designer

Far Coder; United States; Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Digital Extremes is seeking a Senior Game Designer to define and execute core UX, UI, locomotion, combat, AI, mini-games, and co-op features for a remote/Hybrid role. The candidate will lead the design team, collaborate across disciplines, and drive implementation from concept to polish.

Applicants should have 5+ years in game design, strong analysis of player feedback, and experience with live service or multiplayer titles. London, Ontario studio could host on-site arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a designer in the video game industry.
• Experience in live service or multiplayer environments.
• Experience on a first- or third-person game.
• Ability to analyze gameplay data and user feedback.
• Strong cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team to deliver the creative vision and goals.
• Collaborate with animation, programming, and level design teams to polish gameplay.
• Guide tools team to improve development workflow for rapid iteration.
• Articulate and champion product goals and creative vision across disciplines.
• Analyze data and feedback to refine and iterate on designs.
• Document and communicate game design concepts clearly.
• Stay updated on trends in enemy and boss design and bring ideas.
• Participate in playtests and provide constructive feedback.
• Other senior-level responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Gameplay design

Player feedback loops

AI design

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in game design or related field

Tools

Game engines

Design tools

Job description

Digital Extremes is hiring a remote candidate for Sr. Game Designer. This is a full time position. Work location: UK, Canada.

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.

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 PlayStation3, 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, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and iOS. 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.

JOIN US

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.

Skills required for this role include REST, Artificial Intelligence (AI), iOS, and related tools for day-to-day development. Seniority level: Senior.

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.