Location
montreal, qc, Canada
Posted
July 16, 2026
Job Description
Shape the future of gaming as the Principal Design Director at Keywords Studios in Montreal. Drive innovative gameplay systems and strategies across North America in this hybrid role.
In this senior leadership position, you will influence how games are conceived and delivered, collaborating across studios to elevate gameplay experiences. Your expertise will guide the creation of engaging systems, player economies, and retention strategies that sustain long-term player interest. Additionally, you will work closely with creative and business leads to translate vision into actionable design frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with Regional Creative Director to define gameplay systems
• Design scalable gameplay loops and retention frameworks
• Establish best practices for consistent quality
• Collaborate with studios to enhance gameplay execution
• Drive engagement systems to align with player expectations
Require...
In this senior leadership position, you will influence how games are conceived and delivered, collaborating across studios to elevate gameplay experiences. Your expertise will guide the creation of engaging systems, player economies, and retention strategies that sustain long-term player interest. Additionally, you will work closely with creative and business leads to translate vision into actionable design frameworks.
Key Responsibilities:
• Partner with Regional Creative Director to define gameplay systems
• Design scalable gameplay loops and retention frameworks
• Establish best practices for consistent quality
• Collaborate with studios to enhance gameplay execution
• Drive engagement systems to align with player expectations
Require...