Design Director / Directeur(trice) du design

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Design Director / Directeur(trice) du design based in Canada. The Design Director will lead the creative vision and execution of mission and level design for an upcoming tactical first-person shooter (FPS) developed for PC and console platforms. This senior leadership role combines strategic direction, hands-on game development, and team management to create immersive, engaging, and highly replayable gameplay experiences. You will oversee the entire mission design lifecycle, from initial concepts and grayboxing to final implementation and polish, with a particular focus on AI squadmates and five-player cooperative gameplay. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you will ensure that gameplay mechanics, enemy behavior, and mission objectives deliver a cohesive player experience. You will also mentor and develop a talented design team, establish creative standards, and drive quality through regular playtesting and iteration. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced game design leader to shape a new gaming experience while contributing to an ambitious and collaborative development environment.