Founded in 2007 by acclaimed industry veterans, Smoking Gun Interactive is a renowned leader in the gaming industry, and a part of the prestigious Keywords Studios family. Their exceptional work has earned them a well-deserved reputation for excellence, with a focus on creating cutting-edge interactive experiences that push the limits of what's possible. At Smoking Gun Interactive, the team's unwavering commitment to quality and innovation shines through in their world-class titles and immersive experiences. Their exceptional creations have captivated millions of casual and strategy gamers worldwide.

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Senior Game Designer

UI/UX Designer

Smoking Gun Interactive is seeking a visionary Studio Design Director to lead gameplay design, champion quality across projects, and develop the design team. This role involves setting design direction, pitching innovative experiences, and overseeing all game design elements from concept to live service. The director will manage senior designers, establish best practices, and iterate designs based on feedback, ensuring a player-centered experience.

<h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Job Overview</h2>As a passionate, experienced and visionary Studio Design Director with Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you’re a key leadership role responsible for setting the design direction of our gameplay experiences, championing design quality across all projects, and developing the design team’s talent and capabilities.You work closely with studio leadership to pitch new compelling, innovative and genre-defining experiences. You have experience shipping multiple AAA quality titles on different platforms and excel at high-level direction and team management, with a deep passion for gameplay, systems and storytelling.This is a permanent full-time position based in our Downtown Vancouver office. 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able to pitch ideas clearly to internal and external stakeholders.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Ability to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A naturally self-driven demeanor, taking initiative when needed – demonstrated ability to work independently.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Willingness to push the envelope and innovate within game parameters.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Experience with Word, Excel, Photoshop.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">A positive attitude and a great team-player.</li></ul>It would also be helpful if you had:<ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">Multi-platform development experience (ideally, Mobile, PC and console).</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Familiarity with user research, player data analysis, and telemetry tools.</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Passion for innovation in gameplay, narrative systems, or player expression.</li></ul><h2 class="text-2xl md:text-3xl font-bold mt-10 mb-4 border-b pb-2 text-gray-800">Benefits</h2><ul class="list-disc list-inside my-5 pl-5 space-y-2 text-gray-700"><li class="leading-relaxed">10 days vacation leave</li><li class="leading-relaxed">5 paid days personal leave</li><li class="leading-relaxed">7 paid sick days</li><li class="leading-relaxed">5 paid parental leave days</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Dependent Life Insurance</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Long Term Disability (LTD)</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Extended Healthcare Benefit</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Dental Care</li><li class="leading-relaxed">RRSP matching</li><li class="leading-relaxed">Training & Development</li></ul>

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