Lead Game Designer

Toronto, Canada

About the Position

Tripledot Studios is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world. We are a multi-award-winning organization with a global team of over 2,500 people across 12 studios. Our portfolio includes some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, engaging over 25 million daily active users.

We are seeking a Lead Game Designer to shape the creative direction of our existing portfolio while driving the creation of new titles at our Clipwire Games studio in Toronto. Clipwire Games is a top-grossing mobile game developer in Canada, known for titles like Monopoly: Bingo!, TPIR: Bingo!, and Bingo Story.

Responsibilities

• Own and uphold the product vision and design standards for our live titles and new products from concept through release and post-launch analysis.
• Design features, systems, and live ops events grounded in player research and behavioral data, with measurable impact on engagement, retention, and monetization.
• Develop and refine the game's economy and balance fine-tuning currency sinks and sources, progression pacing, and reward structures to keep the player experience compelling over the long term.
• Own the A/B testing roadmap for design-led features: scoping hypotheses with Analytics, reviewing results, and deciding what ships, iterates, or gets cancelled.
• Prepare clear, detailed design documentation covering gameplay mechanics, UX flows, progression systems, and balance using AI-supported workflows.
• Collaborate closely with development, art, product, production, and marketing to keep designs aligned and execution smooth.
• Work within defined guidelines for our IP partners and ensure designs, content, and updates represent our brands effectively.
• Continually evolve the design team's workflows, integrating AI tooling where it raises quality or velocity without compromising craft.
• Lead, mentor, and grow a team of designers: running design syncs and reviews, setting performance expectations, supporting career development, and fostering a culture of ownership, adaptability, and curiosity.

Requirements

• 7+ years in game design with proven experience leading or mentoring a design team.
• Strong portfolio of shipped features and titles demonstrating design craft and commercial impact; direct experience in social casino or bingo titles preferred.
• Hands-on across the full development lifecycle: market research, prototyping, development, live ops, post-launch analysis, and LiveOps.
• Deep expertise in economy design, balancing, and progression systems, with a strong grasp of mobile UX principles and player journey design.
• Analytical fluency with key mobile metrics and player behavior, including practical experience designing and interpreting A/B tests.
• Practical experience using AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) to accelerate ideation, documentation, balance modeling, and team communication.
• Excellent written communicator and cross-functional collaborator, comfortable navigating production trade-offs and influencing senior stakeholders with clear, well-evidenced recommendations.
• Passion for games and genuine player empathy.

We Offer

• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage
• Wellness Spending Account
• Generous Vacation Time
• Paid Volunteer Days
• Parental Leave & Family Support
• RRSP Matching
• Employee Recognition Program
• Charitable Donation Matching
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Team Events & Celebrations
• Professional Development

About the Company

Tripledot Studios is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or other legally protected characteristics.

The anticipated base salary range for this role is CAD $100,000–$140,000. Compensation decisions are made based on the unique qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each candidate.

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