Senior Game Designer – Soulframe

Digital Extremes

. Define and execute the core user experience, including UI, main character locomotion and combat, enemy locomotion and AI, mini-games, and co-op gameplay features .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeLondon • CanadaSenior💰 CA$90,000 - CA$110,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in game design, focusing on user experience, player feedback analysis, and collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams. Proven ability to lead design initiatives and mentor team members while delivering on creative vision and product goals.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Game DesignPlayer Feedback Analysis1st-Person And 3rd-Person Game ExperienceGame Engines FamiliarityCross-Disciplinary Collaboration

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Hard Skills

User Experience DesignCombat DesignAI DesignGameplay Data AnalysisAnimation TimingHit DetectionMini-Game DesignCo-Op Gameplay FeaturesLive Service DesignMultiplayer Game Design

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedMentoringConstructive FeedbackTask Management

Tools & Technologies

Game Design ToolsGame Engines

Industry Keywords

Video Game IndustryPlayer Feedback LoopsRapid IterationPlaytestsIndustry Trends

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and execute the core user experience, including UI, main character locomotion and combat, enemy locomotion and AI, mini-games, and co-op gameplay features
Lead and mentor the design team to deliver the game's creative vision and product goals
Collaborate with animation, programming, and level design teams to deliver a polished player experience
Collaborate with the tools team to enhance gameplay development flow and support rapid iteration and testing
Champion product goals and creative vision across disciplines
Analyze data, player feedback, and internal playtests to refine designs
Document and communicate game design concepts across development teams
Track industry trends and innovations in enemy and boss design
Participate in playtests and provide and receive constructive feedback to improve combat encounters
Perform other assigned responsibilities

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience as a Designer in the video game industry
Proven experience designing and implementing, ideally in live service or multiplayer environments
Experience working on a 1st-person or 3rd-person game
Strong understanding of player feedback loops, hit detection, and animation timing
Experience with game engines and familiarity with tools for designing games
Ability to analyze gameplay data and user feedback
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with cross-disciplinary teams
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced development environment
Other senior-level responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation
Industry-leading benefits
Flexible work arrangements
Opportunities to grow your career
Equal opportunity, welcoming, accessible, and supportive work environment
Recruitment-process accommodations for candidates who require them