Find work in Canada.

323,797 jobs across our Canadian network. How we count

Jobs in Canada

25+ jobs

Email me new jobs Save this search

Added 3 days ago
Senior AI Designer – Blight: Survival
Behaviour Interactive
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As Senior AI Designer, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the game's AI systems, enemy archetype designs and memorable combat encounters. Working closely with the Senior Design Director, the…
Added 4 days ago
Senior AI Designer - Blight: Survival | Concepteur·rice IA Sénior·e - Blight: Survival
Behaviour Interactive
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As Senior AI Designer, you’ll be at the heart of shaping the game's AI systems, enemy archetype designs and memorable combat encounters. Working closely with the Senior Design Director, the…
Added 12 days ago
Sr. Game Designer
Digital Extremes
Canada
Full-time
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…
Added 12 days ago
Sr. Game Designer
Digital Extremes
London, ON
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…
Added 20 days ago
Senior Game Designer (Combat) - For Honor
Ubisoft Montréal
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Senior Game Designer (Combat) on For Honor at Ubisoft Montréal, you will help shape and evolve the game’s multiplayer combat experience through balancing, systemic design, and feature…
Added 20 days ago
Senior Game Designer (Combat) - For Honor
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Senior Game Designer (Combat) on For Honor at Ubisoft Montréal, you will help shape and evolve the game’s multiplayer combat experience through balancing, systemic design, and feature…
Added 26 days ago
Technical Designer
Offworld industries
New Westminster, BC
$75,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…mold. We strive to become a leader in creating large-scale multiplayer games as well as supplying others with the ability to do the same. We are looking for a talented Technical Designer…
Added 27 days ago
Concept Artist
Digital Extremes
London, ON
Work closely with the Art Director, Creative Director and Game Designer to take creative direction as well as reinforce the execution of the game’s visual design.
Added 1 month ago
UI/UX Designer
Offworld industries
New Westminster, BC
$75,000 to $90,000 CAD / year
Full-time · Temporary
We are looking for a talented UI/UX Designer for our current and upcoming Unreal Engine based multiplayer games. If you are passionate about making great games and a team player, we are…
Added 1 month ago
Technical Game Designer - Rainbow Six Mobile
Ubisoft Montréal
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Technical Game Designer on Rainbow Six Mobile at Ubisoft Montréal, you will support the creation and implementation of bots’ AI gameplay systems and technical design elements that…
Added 1 month ago
Technical Game Designer - Rainbow Six Mobile
Ubisoft
Montreal, QC
Full-time
As a Technical Game Designer on Rainbow Six Mobile at Ubisoft Montréal, you will support the creation and implementation of bots’ AI gameplay systems and technical design elements that…
Added 1 month ago
Game Design - (Various Disciplines) - Talent Pool (N Americas)
Side
Remote, Canada
Contract · Remote
Experience with multiplayer, live-service, or co-op game design.
Added 2 months ago
Senior Game Designer - The Sims
Electronic Arts (EA)
Vancouver, BC
Full-time
Maxis is looking for an experienced Senior Game Designer who is excited to shape what’s next with The Sims. As a Senior Game Designer on our team, you will partner with Engineers, UX,…
Added 27 days ago
Dialogue Designer - Sledgehammer Games
Activision
Toronto, ON
Other
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic…
Added 25 days ago
Dialogue Designer - Sledgehammer Games
SLEDGEHAMMER GAMES TORONTO ULC
Toronto, ON
Other
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic…
Added 1 month ago
Dialogue Designer - Sledgehammer Games
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic…
Added 3 months ago
Game Designer - EA SPORTS™ FC
EA SPORTS
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
As a Game Designer I, you will work with Senior Designers, Producers and XD to create engaging experiences for Ultimate Team players.
Added 3 months ago
Senior Game Designer (Apex Legends)
Respawn Entertainment
Vancouver, British Columbia · Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area
Full-time
5+ years professional experience as a game designer on a multiplayer game
Added 1 month ago
Expert Level Designer (Single Player) - Sledgehammer Games
Activision Blizzard, Inc.
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Sledgehammer Games is a leading developer in the video game industry, best known for its work on the Call of Duty franchise. Since its founding in 2009, the studio has delivered iconic…
Added 2 months ago
3D Character Artist
Offworld industries
New Westminster, British Columbia
$80,000 to $95,000 CAD / year
Full-time
Offworld Industries Ltd. (Offworld) is the independent studio behind the successful military first-person shooter game, “Squad”. Offworld was formed in 2014 by more than 15 developers who…
Added 3 months ago
Gameplay Engineer
Devoted Studios
Remote, Canada
Remote
Devoted Studios is a globally remote game development company specializing in Co-development, Porting, and End-to-End Art Production for the global gaming industry. We collaborate across…
Added 3 months ago
Gameplay Engineer
Devoted Studios
Remote, Canada
Remote
Devoted Studios is a globally remote game development company specializing in Co-development, Porting, and End-to-End Art Production for the global gaming industry. We collaborate across…
Added 3 months ago
Concepteur(trice) Technique Senior | Senior Technical Designer
NBCUniversal
Montreal, Quebec
Full-time
As a Senior Technical Designer, you own gameplay features from concept to polish, combining strong game design skills, rapid prototyping, and some in-engine implementation while…
Added 3 months ago
Game Director
Kabam
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
Reporting to the Executive Producer (MCoC), the Game Director owns the creative and gameplay direction of MCoC. The Game Director sets the vision for the game, holds the bar on player…
Added 5 months ago
Game Monetary/Economy Designer (Mobile Game)
IGG.com Canada
Vancouver, British Columbia
Full-time
Join Our Team as a Game Monetary/Economy Designer at IGG Canada!

Side

Game Design - (Various Disciplines) - Talent Pool (N Americas)

Remote, Canada

Job type: Contract
Workplace: Remote
Experience: 3+ years of professional experience in game design (level design, combat design, worldbuilding, narrative design, technical design, or encounter design).
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 11, 2026

Apply About employer

Applications open in a new tab.

Original job description

About This Opportunity

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.

These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity.

How We Keep You Engaged

We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest.

Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.

Next Steps

If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles.

Design, implement, and iterate on game mechanics, systems, levels, encounters, or narratives, depending on your specialization.
Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams, including programmers, artists, and producers, to ensure seamless gameplay integration.
Develop and maintain design documentation, prototypes, and iterative improvements based on internal testing and player feedback.
Balance and refine gameplay mechanics to achieve engaging and rewarding player experiences.
Analyze player behavior, feedback, and data to inform design decisions and enhance engagement.
Participate in design reviews, offering and receiving constructive feedback to refine design implementations.
Ensure consistency and alignment with the game's creative vision and project objectives.

Qualifications:

3+ years of professional experience in game design (level design, combat design, worldbuilding, narrative design, technical design, or encounter design).
Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.

Technical Skills:

Proficiency with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
Familiarity with scripting languages, visual scripting tools, or proprietary game design tools.
Strong understanding of player psychology, game mechanics, pacing, and balance.

Collaboration and Communication Skills:

Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional team and integrate feedback into iterative design.
Strong written and verbal communication skills to convey complex design ideas clearly.

Passion for Game Design:

Deep knowledge of game design principles, industry trends, and player expectations.
Enthusiasm for problem-solving and pushing the boundaries of interactive experiences.

Preferred Skills

Experience working on AAA titles.
Knowledge of procedural design, emergent gameplay systems, or AI-driven gameplay mechanics.
Background in narrative design, interactive storytelling, or dialogue systems.
Experience with multiplayer, live-service, or co-op game design.

Note: Specific requirements may vary depending on project needs.

About the Talent Pool

This is a general game designer application. We encourage all qualified designers to apply regardless of specialization. We regularly review this pool when staffing new or ongoing projects, so even if there isn’t an open role now, joining ensures you’ll be top of mind when client needs arise.

Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you are expressing interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience.

Competitive Salary.
Dynamic, multicultural and fun environment.
You will be working for the world's leading provider of game services.
We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.

About Side Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Experience our side of life. For more information, visit www.side.inc

Apply About employer

More about this job

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and iterate on game mechanics, systems, levels, and narratives while collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams. Ensure consistency with the creative vision and analyze player feedback to refine gameplay experiences.

Requirements

Requires at least 3 years of professional game design experience and a proven track record of contributing to at least one shipped title. Proficiency in game engines like Unreal or Unity and strong communication skills are essential.

Skills

Game design
Unreal Engine
Unity
Scripting
Visual scripting
Level design
Combat design
Worldbuilding
Narrative design
Technical design
Encounter design
Player psychology
Game mechanics
Prototyping
Iterative design

Benefits

Competitive salary
Progression opportunities

Visa sponsorship

Not detected in the job text

Keywords

Game Design
Unreal Engine
Unity
Scripting
Level Design
Combat Design
Worldbuilding
Narrative Design
Technical Design
Encounter Design
Player Psychology
Game Mechanics
Prototyping
Iterative Design
AAA Titles
Procedural Design
Emergent Gameplay
AI-driven Gameplay
Multiplayer
Live-service
Co-op
Cross-functional Team
Game Development
Interactive Storytelling
Dialogue Systems

Report this job