A snapshot of your role:

• Collaborate with the senior directors to provide clear design direction, feedback, and support to the design team, ensuring delivery of high-quality work in line with the project goals
• As a hands-on leader, conceptualise and create innovative and engaging gameplay features and gameplay modes that align with the game’s vision and objectives
• Identify potential risks and challenges in the design process, developing strategies to mitigate them
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on gameplay ideas and mechanics to test and refine concepts, gathering feedback and making data-driven decisions to find the fun
• Work hand-in-hand with artists, engineers, and producers to refine and elevate game design elements
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation for a variety of audiences that communicates the goals and guidelines 
• Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Prioritise the studio’s projects and goals, contributing as a hands-on designer and foregoing leadership responsibilities as required 

Sound like you? This is what we’re looking for:

• Deep experience with gameplay design on FPS or third person action games
• A track record of at least 2+ shipped titles or game releases, one of which was from concept to release
• A minimum of 10+ years professional work experience working in game design, demonstrating deep understanding of game design principles and practices
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills, with the proven ability to guide a project and develop a team of designers
• Flexibility to lead or contribute as an individual contributor as needed
• A relentless drive for innovative design and problem-solving while meeting industry standards and player expectations
• Exceptional ability to present ideas and gather feedback within cross-functional teams 
• A knack for navigating evolving project requirements and deadlines
Nice-to-haves:
• Degree or diploma in game design or related field
• A portfolio showcasing your impressive body of work, highlighting your design processes and contributions

And here is why we think you’ll love working at SkyBox Labs:

• Annual bonus and up to 3% RRSP matching available
• Comprehensive health benefits, along with a supportive Parental Leave policy
• Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements: leverage our beautiful studio spaces as needed, and use our $400 work-from-home allowance to make your home office comfortable
• Take care of your mental health with our Employee Assistance Program, 3 weeks of vacation leave, and our free gym at our Burnaby Studio
• We relentlessly support your growth and development! Level up your C++ skills at SkyBox University, explore other disciplines through our Guild Program, and expand your game dev knowledge with Lunch & Learns. You’ll join a culture of empowerment, collaboration, and personal growth.
• Social events! Have fun with the team at trivia nights, karaoke nights, movie nights, and various group activities. Join our soccer team, game jams, or a board game sesh after work. You name it, we’ve got it!
• You’ll contribute to industry-leading titles, from legendary AAA franchises to Original IP


The base salary range is $119,000 - $164,000. The stated pay scale reflects the range that SkyBox Labs reasonably expects to pay for this position. Your base salary will be determined by various factors including, but not limited to, qualifications, skills, and experience.