Remote Game Designer Jobs in Canada

Introduction to the Role

Are you passionate about crafting interactive experiences from the comfort of your home? This Remote Game Designer role is your opportunity to shape the future of digital play, all while residing anywhere in Canada. You’ll help imagine, develop, and refine games that captivate players around the world. Whether it’s constructing storylines or innovating game systems, your creativity will guide the player’s journey. Become part of a team that thrives on innovation and user-focused design, where your artistic sensibility and technical skills come together to build memorable gameplay.

Key Responsibilities

Conceptualizing Game Mechanics

• Create core loops, reward dynamics, and progression paths to keep users engaged.
• Partner with developers and artists to bring features to life
• Use playtesting insights to adjust systems for a better user experience

Narrative and World-Building

• Design characters, lore, and plotlines that drive emotional connection
• Blend narrative seamlessly into gameplay to create immersive worlds
• Ensure tone, pacing, and themes resonate with the target audience

Level Design and Player Experience

• Construct maps with intentional pacing and player flow
• Scale challenges thoughtfully to suit a range of player abilities
• Prototype interactions and tweak gameplay through iterative design

Collaboration Across Disciplines

• Align closely with UI/UX teams for cohesive interface design
• Contribute to design critiques, standups, and sprints
• Maintain effective communication across distributed teams

Work Environment and Culture

Remote-First Game Studio

Work from anywhere in Canada as part of a fully remote game studio. Participate in creative planning sessions, feedback rounds, and daily standups—all virtually. Our flexible setup helps balance your productivity and personal life while keeping your creative edge sharp.

Inclusive Creative Culture

Join a team that values every voice. We welcome perspectives from storytellers, engineers, systems thinkers, and artists alike. Whether you bring expertise in player psychology or visual narrative, your role will help shape a truly collaborative creative environment.

Tools and Technology Stack

Design and Prototyping Tools

• Unity or Unreal Engine for game building and scripting
• Adobe Creative Suite for assets and mockups
• Miro and FigJam for brainstorming and flow mapping

Workflow and Communication Platforms

• Jira and Confluence for agile coordination and updates
• Slack, Notion, and Zoom for team communication
• GitHub or Perforce for version control and collaboration

Qualifications and Experience

Game Design Fundamentals

• Minimum of 3 years in game mechanics or system design
• Expertise in engagement strategies and retention models
• Knowledge of freemium models and balanced economies

Creative Problem Solving

• Able to navigate constraints without compromising player joy
• Open to revision and failure as natural parts of design evolution
• Think analytically about creative choices

Communication and Documentation

• Skilled at writing technical and creative documentation
• Clear communicator in team and stakeholder settings
• Familiar with visualizing user journeys and play patterns

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Game Design, Interactive Media, or a similar field
• Experience with a shipped title or extensive modding projects
• Passion for inclusive design and accessibility standards

Career Growth and Advancement

Leadership and Mentorship Pathways

Whether you're aiming to lead a team or share your knowledge, we support your ambition. Our structure provides mentorship opportunities and leadership roles for individuals eager to take the initiative.

Cross-Functional Exposure

You'll collaborate with narrative experts, researchers, engineers, and artists, gaining insight into every corner of the development cycle.

Compensation and Benefits

Annual Salary and Perks

The role comes with an annual salary of $101,500, plus eligibility for performance incentives. Benefits include:

• Healthcare coverage
• Ergonomic home-office support
• Paid upskilling through courses and conferences
• Flexible work hours with collaborative core hours
• Ample paid time off, including personal wellness days

Impact and Purpose

As a Remote Game Designer, you’ll help define how players interact with digital experiences. Your work builds not only the game but the emotions, memories, and stories players take with them. As we expand our library of titles, your design decisions will set the tone for how we push creative boundaries while delighting users.

Call to Action

If you're ready to bring virtual worlds to life and influence how players experience fun, we want to hear from you. Step confidently into a role where your imagination fuels innovation and your designs reach players worldwide—your next creative adventure begins here.