Sr. Game Designer

digitalextremes; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Hybrid/Remote work options

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive workplace

Job summary

Digital Extremes is seeking a senior game designer to define the core player experience across UI, combat, locomotion, mini-games, and co-op features for an action title. This leadership role partners with animation, programming, level design, and tools teams from concept to polish, with hybrid, remote, or on-site options at the London, Ontario studio.

You will mentor the design team, drive the creative vision, and ensure a polished, data-informed player experience across live service

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a designer in the video game industry.
• Experience designing for live service or multiplayer environments.
• Hands-on experience with first-person or third-person games.
• Strong understanding of feedback loops, hit detection, and animation timing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team to deliver the creative vision and product goals for the game.
• Partner with animation, programming, and level design to ship a polished player experience.
• Work with the tools team to streamline gameplay development for fast iteration and testing.
• Champion and clearly communicate the product vision across all disciplines.
• Analyze gameplay data, player feedback, and playtest results to refine designs.
• Document design concepts and ensure alignment across development teams.
• Track industry trends in enemy and boss design to bring fresh ideas to the team.
• Participate in playtests, sharing and receiving constructive feedback.

Skills

Experience as a designer

Live service / multiplayer design

FPS/TPS design

Data-driven design

Communication skills

Tools

Game engines

Design tools

Job description

Role overview

A senior game designer is needed to define and drive the core player experience across user interface, character and enemy combat, locomotion, mini-games, and cooperative gameplay. This is a leadership-level creative role on an action game project, partnering with animation, programming, level design, and tools teams from concept through final polish. The position can be hybrid, remote, or on-site at the studio's London, Ontario location.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the design team to deliver the creative vision and product goals for the game
• Partner with animation, programming, and level design to ship a polished player experience
• Work with the tools team to streamline gameplay development for fast iteration and testing
• Champion and clearly communicate the product vision across all disciplines
• Analyze gameplay data, player feedback, and playtest results to refine designs
• Document design concepts and ensure alignment across development teams
• Track industry trends in enemy and boss design to bring fresh ideas to the team
• Participate in playtests, sharing and receiving constructive feedback

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a designer in the video game industry
• Track record designing and implementing in live service or multiplayer environments
• Hands-on experience with first-person or third-person games
• Strong grasp of player feedback loops, hit detection, and animation timing for responsive combat
• Proficiency with game engines and associated design tools
• Ability to analyze gameplay data and user feedback to inform decisions
• Excellent written, visual, and verbal communication across multidisciplinary teams
• Detail-oriented, able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Benefits and work setup

• Hybrid, remote, or on-site options at the London, Ontario studio
• Competitive compensation and industry-leading benefits, with some offerings subject to eligibility
• Flexible work arrangements and career growth opportunities
• Equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, accessible workplace
• Accommodations available throughout the recruitment process