Design Lead (12-month Contract)

Blackbird Interactive(11 days ago)

HybridFull TimeSenior$159,732 - $210,681 (estimated)Design

About this role

A Design Lead at Blackbird Interactive will shape and deliver high-quality gameplay experiences within an established science fiction universe, translating creative vision into clear design goals. The role leads and mentors a team of designers while collaborating with production, art, and engineering to implement, iterate, and polish gameplay systems and content. This position blends hands-on design work with people leadership to ensure consistency, quality, and long-term player engagement.

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Required Skills

Game Design
Systems Design
Prototyping
Balancing
Tuning
Mentorship
Collaboration
Communication
Polish
In-Engine

About Blackbird Interactive

blackbirdinteractive.com

Blackbird Interactive is a Vancouver-based game studio founded by industry veterans that develops narrative-driven strategy and simulation games with high technical fidelity. The studio is best known for reviving the Homeworld franchise with Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak and for the physics-driven ship‑salvage simulator Hardspace: Shipbreaker. Blackbird builds both original IP and collaborative projects, emphasizing strong worldbuilding, realistic physics, and player-focused tools. Their work is noted for combining cinematic storytelling with robust engineering and technical innovation.

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