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Senior Game Designer Jobs in Quebec (NOW HIRING)

Ludia, Inc

  • PTO

En tant que Game Designer, tu travailleras directement avec les Lead Designers et les Senior Product Managers afin de contribuer a la creation d'experiences mobiles captivantes jouees par des ...

Lnw

Senior Game Artist

Montreal, QC · Hybrid

You will collaborate closely with developers, designers, and other artists to bring engaging ... The Senior Artist must have a great knowledge with assets optimization for HTML 5/Online game ...

Pipeworks Studios

Senior Level Designer

Montreal, QC · On-site

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  • Retirement

About the Position As a Senior Level Designer at Virtuos Montreal, you will not only build great ... Solid understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and level flow. * Excellent ...

Virtuos Montreal

Senior Level Designer

Montreal, QC · On-site

CA$90K - CA$130K/yr

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Description About the Position As a Senior Level Designer at Virtuos Montreal, you will not only ... You will work closely with our client and other members of the development team, such as game ...

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Senior Combat Designer (Encounters)

Montreal, QC · On-site

As a Senior Combat Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for scripting and shaping ... Create and script engaging gameplay encounters that highlight the core systems and pacing of the ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Level Designer

Montreal, QC · Hybrid

As a Senior Level Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for blocking out the world and ... Use Blueprint scripting to create gameplay content. * Design and block out world geometry.

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Senior Gameplay Animator

Montreal, QC

... game, using both keyframe and augmented mocap techniques. * Work closely with programmers and designers to support a multitude of features. * Collaborate with Senior Animators on complicated sets of ...

Cloud Chamber

Senior Gameplay Animator

Montreal, QC

... game, using both keyframe and augmented mocap techniques. * Work closely with programmers and designers to support a multitude of features. * Collaborate with Senior Animators on complicated sets of ...

2K

Senior Level Designer

Montreal, QC · On-site

As a Senior Level Designer at Cloud Chamber, you will be responsible for blocking out the world and ... Use Blueprint scripting to create gameplay content. * Design and block out world geometry.

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How much do senior game designer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior game designer in Quebec is $123,076.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $106,500.00 and $140,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a senior game designer?

A Senior Game Designer is responsible for leading the design and development of game mechanics, systems, and content within a project. They collaborate with cross-functional teams, including artists, programmers, and producers, to ensure a compelling player experience. Their role often includes mentoring junior designers, refining gameplay elements, and balancing mechanics to align with the game's vision. Strong problem-solving skills, creativity, and industry experience are essential for success in this role.

How does a senior game designer typically collaborate with other team members during a game development project?

As a Senior Game Designer, you’ll work closely with artists, programmers, producers, and other designers to bring the game vision to life. You’re often responsible for translating creative ideas into clear design documents, providing feedback, and iterating on gameplay based on team input and playtesting results. This role frequently involves leading design meetings, ensuring alignment across departments, and mentoring junior designers to maintain consistent quality. Strong collaboration is essential for addressing challenges, adapting to changes in project scope, and delivering a cohesive final product that meets both creative and technical goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the senior game designer position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior Game Designer, you need a strong background in game mechanics, level design, and systems balancing, usually demonstrated through a degree in game design or a related field and several years of industry experience. Proficiency with design and prototyping tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, and Adobe Creative Suite, as well as familiarity with scripting languages and project management software, is highly valued. Leadership abilities, effective communication, and creativity are crucial soft skills for mentoring team members and collaborating cross-functionally. Mastering these skills enables you to guide game projects to success while fostering innovation and ensuring a high-quality player experience.

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Infographic showing various Senior Game Designer job openings in Quebec as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 71% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 83% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,076 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Senior Game Designer

Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE)

Montreal, QC • On-site

Full-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

In May 2021, we embarked on a journey to start Haven Studios with a small team and big ambitions. Our goal was to build a studio where we could make the kind of games we've always wanted to create - and games we've longed to play.

We established a culture at Haven grounded in kindness, adaptability and courage that unlocks creativity. Our first new IP for PlayStation is on track to deliver a AAA multiplayer experience with a vision to build a systemic and evolving world focused on freedom, thrill, and playfulness that will keep players entertained and engaged for years.

Haven joined the PlayStation Studios family in 2022, and we are on track to build an exclusive new IP for Playstation and grow the first Sony game development team in Canada.

If you're a Game Designer who loves multiplayer, social and competitive games and are passionate about creating games that connect players in new ways, and that grow and evolve with our communities - we encourage you to apply!

Position - As a Game Designer at Haven you will develop and modify game features that fulfill our game design vision. You will work closely with people from other teams, such as Art, Programming, and World, to design and implement features that will create a successful gameplay experience. You are passionate about game design and able to transmit that passion in the work that you do and your collaborative interaction with people you work with at Haven.

Reporting:

The Game Designer will report to the Lead Game Designer.

Responsibilities

  • Design game features that match the creative direction of the game.
  • Balance gameplay values to create a fun experience.
  • Work with audio, art, engineering, and other designers to create a cohesive experience.
  • Test features to ensure they meet the design goals.
  • Write design documentation for features and systems.

Requirements

  • Solid professional experience as a Game Designer or a related role, with at least one shipped title (PC or Console) preferably a heavily systemic game.
  • Experience/Strong Interest multiplayer game mode and game structure
  • Deep understanding and passion for the principles of game design and mechanics.
  • Good methodology and problem solving ability, with a focus on rapid iteration to achieve balance, pacing, and fun.
  • Effective collaborator with developers from other disciplines, along with willingness to lead focused multidisciplinary efforts.
  • Ability to create high level design documentation and game concepts.

Bonus Qualifications

  • Live Operations, Multiplayer game development experience.
  • Experience with Unreal Engine.
  • Knowledge/experience of designing for accessibility.

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