Technical Designer (3-month contract)

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Technical Designer (3-month contract) based in Canada. This role offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the development of a new cooperative horror exploration game within a highly creative and collaborative game studio environment. You will work at the intersection of design, engineering, and content creation, helping shape gameplay systems, interactive experiences, and narrative-driven moments. The position involves prototyping and implementing features that define player interaction, immersion, and moment-to-moment gameplay. You will collaborate closely with designers, artists, engineers, and production teams to bring ambitious ideas into functional in-game systems. The environment is fast-paced, iterative, and highly technical, with a strong emphasis on creative problem-solving and gameplay quality. This is a hands-on role ideal for a designer who enjoys building, scripting, and refining interactive experiences from concept to implementation. Accountabilities: 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 How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1