Posted 12 days ago
Designer (Senior+)
@ Velan Studios
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
Velan Studios is hiring a senior game designer to work on a new racing concept. The role covers taking features from concept to launch and leading a cross-discipline sub-team as product owner. The posting requires 5+ years of design experience and a shipped title, with hybrid work of 3 days a week in studio (Troy, NY or Toronto, ON).
Responsibilities:
- Prototype and implement gameplay features and level content
- Develop vehicle racing mechanics with programming teams
- Build racecourse obstacles and power-ups
- Act as product owner for a cross-discipline sub-team
Requirements summary:
- 5+ years of design experience
- At least one shipped title
- Lead a small cross-discipline sub-team
- General scripting proficiency
- Strong cross-disciplinary communication
Tools & skills
Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-27
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-27
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Software development |
| Experience | 5+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Languages | English |
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Velan Studios
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Create Breakthrough Games That Are Magic
Full company description
Velan Studios is a new development studio made up of a diverse team of game industry veterans. We have created hundreds of games, selling millions of copies over the past 25 years. Our team is embarking on a new journey to create breakthrough experimental games that will stoke the imagination and entertain, and new kinds of experiences that push the frontier of gaming forward.
- LinkedIn followers
- 15,973
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 120
- Reported office locations
- 5 Third St., #300, Troy, NY 12180, US
- Business categories
- Gaming
- Software
- Gamification
- Extermination Service
- Video Games
- Other recorded names
- Velan Studios
- Velan Studios, Inc.
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
- No
- Reported total investment
- 7,000,000
Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.
Velan Studios is a new development studio made up of a diverse team of game industry veterans. We have created hundreds of games, selling millions of copies over the past 25 years. Our team is embarking on a new journey to create breakthrough experimental games that will stoke the imagination and entertain, and new kinds of experiences that push the frontier of gaming forward.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer Games |
| Company size | 51-200 employees |
| Headquarters | Troy, NY |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Year founded | 2016 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
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From dodgeball in the streets to racetracks in your living room, we've always been more interested in asking "what if?" than following a roadmap. Whether we're dreaming up a chaotic game of hide & seek in the dark or putting a legendary space fox back in the pilot's seat, that inventor's mindset runs through everything we do. We make games for people who appreciate craft and a little bit of magic. If you're curious, you'll be in good company.
We’re looking for an experienced designer to work on an exciting new racing concept. You’ll take features from concept to launch, working closely with art, engineering, and audio so every piece fits together. If creating high speed racing with highly responsive vehicle handling is what makes you excited, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
- Work as a team lead in collaboration with the Game Director and other designers to shape and implement key gameplay features.
- Prototype, design, and implement game level content through the entire life cycle of the product.
- Prototype and develop new vehicle-based racing mechanics in conjunction with programming teams
- Prototype and develop racecourse elements such as obstacles, power up types etc...
- Act as a product owner for a cross-discipline sub-team to deliver novel and high-quality content.
- Collaborate closely with artists, animators, audio designers, and gameplay programmers.
Requirements
- 5+ years of design experience
- At least one shipped title
- Ability to lead a small cross discipline sub team on a mid- or large-size development project.
- General scripting proficiency
- Solid cross-disciplinary communication skills
Big Plusses
- Experience with vehicle-based racing
- Experience in Level Design
- Experience with quick initial gameplay prototyping to prove/disprove direction
This is a hybrid or onsite position. Hybrid is 3 days a week in studio - Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday. Our studios are located in Troy, NY & Toronto, ON.
The salary for this position is typically within the range specified below per year. Please note that the actual base pay may vary based on factors such as your qualifications, skills, experience, and other relevant considerations.
US Salary Range:
- Senior $80,000. -$115,000. USD
- Specialist $100,000. - $130,000. US
Canada Salary Range:
- Senior $75,000. - $110,000. CAD
- Specialist $95,000. - $125,000. CAD
Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.
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