Game Design Team Lead

Torn Banner

3d • CA$110,000 - CA$140,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Torn Banner Studios is seeking a Game Design Team Lead to support a team of design experts by managing priorities, project milestones, and team performance. The ideal candidate combines strong organizational and people-management skills with a solid understanding of design and production workflows. This person will also play a key role in improving team processes, fostering a positive culture, and helping team members grow professionally.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing design teams, or a related creative discipline.
• Background in design, production, or a related creative field.
• Ability to support multiple design experts in their respective fields.
• Strong understanding of production goals and the ability to convert them into actionable team objectives.
• Proven experience managing schedules, milestones, shifting priorities, and team workloads.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Curious, adaptable, and eager to learn and grow.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PVE Combat and Bots AI Design as a designer.
• Experience as a Producer.
• Experience in both a design role and a production role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of design experts through performance management, career development, weekly check-ins, and goal setting.
• Define and manage milestones for the Design team while balancing employee well being and business needs.
• Monitor team progress and proactively adjust plans to keep initiatives on track.
• Identify and improve workflows and task-related processes to increase efficiency and team performance.
• Effectively communicate with team members and leadership to proactively resolve conflicts and deliver solutions.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and highly engaged team culture while maintaining accountability and continuous feedback.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across departments, breaking down silos and promoting collaboration to achieve studio-wide objectives.
• Champion employee development through mentorship and learning opportunities.
• Depending on experience and interest, there is also an opportunity to act as the design owner for the design space surrounding PvE Encounter Design, Bot AI Design, and Bot Combat Rules within the project.

Benefits

• 6.5 weeks paid vacation
• Eligible for Employee Stock Options Plan
• Flexible schedule and work location, with your choice of remote, hybrid, or on-site.
• Healthcare & benefits plan, for you and your family
• 100% parental leave top-up for 16 weeks, for Canadian employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed