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Game Designer

1 month ago

Fredericton, Canada Blastworks Inc. Full time

Department: Product Team
Reports To: Managing Director
Location: In-office, Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Intermediate

About the Role

We’re seeking a creative and experienced Game Designer to join our Product Team in Victoria, BC. This in-office role is focused on conceptualizing, designing, and prototyping innovative and engaging gameplay experiences for our social casino and multiplayer titles. You’ll help define game mechanics, meta-game features, and production documentation—playing a key role in bringing top-tier mobile gaming experiences to life.

What You’ll Do

- Create compelling new game and feature concepts for social casino and multiplayer apps.
- Develop detailed design specifications aligned with Blastworks technologies and existing game systems.
- Collaborate across disciplines—including artists, developers, and stakeholders—to define gameplay mechanics and features.
- Work closely with the technology, commercial, and product teams to align game designs with business objectives.
- Produce detailed design documents, including game rules, user flows, and mechanics.
- Conduct playtesting and iterative design to improve gameplay and player engagement.
- Provide clear, actionable feedback to improve the quality and performance of game features.

What You Bring

- 5+ years proven experience as a Game Designer with multiple shipped titles, particularly in social mobile games.
- Background in production leadership or product ownership roles for free-to-play mobile games.
- Strong grasp of how probability and math models affect player experience and retention.
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Deep understanding of player behavior and current gaming trends.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills; comfortable working cross-functionally.

Nice to Have

- Experience designing casino-style games, such as slots, bingo, or social mobile apps.

Compensation

Salary Range: $60,000 – $90,000 CAD annually.

Exact compensation will be based on skills and experience.

- Extended Health, Dental, and Wellness package including EAP
- Parking or public transit subsidy
- A fun and inclusive team culture

At Blastworks, we are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals feel a genuine sense of belonging and trust. We believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our community. If you thrive in a fast-moving industry and love building experiences that players love, we’d love to hear from you.

This is an in-person position based in our Victoria, BC studio which is located at 1207 Douglas St, Unit 601, Victoria, BC, V8W2E7, Canada.

Please apply directly to this job posting with your resume. No phone calls please.

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