Lead Game Designer

Tripledot Studios•Montreal, QC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a Lead Game Designer to shape the creative direction of our existing portfolio while driving the creation of new titles — from initial concept and design through production and release. This role is ideal for a lead designer with deep craft expertise, strong creative instincts, and a genuine passion for building high-performing teams. You'll be the design voice in the room — partnering with Product, Development, and Analytics leadership to turn player insight into compelling gameplay, features, and progression systems that players come back to. You'll set the bar for design quality across the studio and mentor designers to do their best work. You bring a rare combination of hands-on design craft and the leadership presence to drive alignment at a senior level. You're also someone who actively uses AI tools in your day-to-day work and can help the team do the same.

Requirements

7+ years in game design with proven experience leading or mentoring a design team
Strong portfolio of shipped features and titles demonstrating design craft and commercial impact; direct experience in social casino or bingo titles preferred
Hands-on across the full development lifecycle: market research, prototyping, development, live ops, post-launch analysis and LiveOps
Deep expertise in economy design, balancing, and progression systems, with a strong grasp of mobile UX principles and player journey design
Analytical fluency with key mobile metrics and player behaviour, including practical experience designing and interpreting A/B tests
Practical experience using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate ideation, documentation, balance modelling, and team communication
Excellent written communicator and cross-functional collaborator, comfortable navigating production trade-offs and influencing senior stakeholders with clear, well-evidenced recommendations
Passion for games and genuine player empathy

Responsibilities

Own and uphold the product vision and design standards for our live titles and new products from concept through release and post-launch analysis
Design features, systems, and live ops events grounded in player research and behavioural data, with measurable impact on engagement, retention, and monetisation
Develop and refine the game's economy and balance fine tuning currency sinks and sources, progression pacing, and reward structures to keep the player experience compelling over the long term
Own the A/B testing roadmap for design-led features: scoping hypotheses with Analytics, reviewing results, and deciding what ships, iterates, or gets cancelled
Prepare clear, detailed design documentation covering gameplay mechanics, UX flows, progression systems, and balance using AI-supported workflows with a sharp eye for vetting generated outputs
Collaborate closely with development, art, product, production, and marketing to keep designs aligned and execution smooth
Work within defined guidelines for our IP partners and ensure designs, content and updates represent our brands effectively
Continually evolve the design team's workflows, integrating AI tooling where it raises quality or velocity without compromising craft
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of designers: running design syncs and reviews, setting performance expectations, supporting career development, and fostering a culture of ownership, adaptability, and curiosity

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage - We offer extended health, dental, and wellness benefits. Coverage becomes effective on your start date, provided your enrolment forms have been completed.
Wellness Spending Account - Employees receive a $500 annual Wellness Spending Account to support their physical well-being, personal development and lifestyle interests.
Generous Vacation Time - Employees receive 25 vacation days annually, in addition to statutory holidays.
Paid Volunteer Days - We provide 2 paid volunteer days each year, giving employees the opportunity to support causes that matter to them.
Parental Leave & Family Support - We offer a generous parental leave program and foster a supportive, family-friendly workplace culture.
RRSP Matching - We match 100% of employee RRSP contributions up to 3.5% of annual salary, helping you build long-term financial security.
Employee Recognition Program - Each month, one or more employees are recognized for outstanding performance, dedication, or contributions. Recipients receive a $400 award.
Charitable Donation Matching - We match employee donations to registered charities dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per calendar year.
Employee Assistance Program - Confidential support and resources are available whenever needed through our Employee Assistance Program.
Team Events & Celebrations - We regularly host social events and celebrations to recognize achievements, strengthen connections, and build a positive workplace culture.
Professional Development - We are committed to employee growth and encourage career advancement through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.