Technical Designer (3-month contract)

You will be responsible for designing, prototyping, and implementing gameplay features and systems that enhance player experience, ensuring smooth integration between design intent, technical constraints, and production goals.

• Prototype, implement, and iterate on gameplay systems including player abilities, interactable objects, game flow, and scripted sequences
• Develop event hooks for narrative and audio systems, as well as tutorial and onboarding experiences
• Collaborate with artists and designers to improve content implementation and maximize use of existing tools and technology
• Work closely with engineers to translate design intentions into functional systems while respecting performance constraints
• Identify and resolve gameplay bugs and support continuous iteration of features
• Provide effort estimates and progress updates in collaboration with producers and leadership teams
• Support the development of engaging cooperative gameplay experiences in a horror exploration setting

Requirements:

You are an experienced game developer with strong technical design expertise, comfortable working in scripting environments and collaborating across multiple disciplines to deliver polished gameplay experiences.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in game development, including at least 2 years in a technical design role
• Experience shipping at least one game title, ideally in exploration or horror genres
• Strong familiarity with modern text-based scripting languages
• Proven ability to work independently in fast-paced, highly technical environments
• Excellent collaboration skills with strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Ability to work effectively across design, engineering, art, and production teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in iterative development cycles
• Passion for building interactive gameplay systems and polished player experiences
• Experience or interest in cooperative gameplay systems is an asset
• Enthusiasm for innovation and creative experimentation in game design
• Interest in broader entertainment media such as games, films, comics, or novels is a plus

Benefits:

• Competitive contract-based compensation
• Remote-first and flexible work environment within Canada
• Opportunity to work on an innovative cooperative horror exploration game
• Collaboration with experienced multidisciplinary game development teams
• Exposure to high-quality IPs and original creative projects
• Fast-paced, iterative development culture focused on creativity and experimentation
• Opportunity to directly shape core gameplay systems and player experience