Senior Game Designer (3Cs: Camera, Controls, Character) - 9 Month Contract

About Blackbird Interactive

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, independent game studio offering remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with design, engineering, animation, and production to support and implement the core gameplay vision through camera, controls, and character systems
• Own and drive the development of the 3Cs, including player movement, camera behavior, aiming systems such as ADS, and input responsiveness
• Prototype, implement, and iterate on player control schemes to ensure they feel intuitive, precise, and responsive across gameplay scenarios
• Design and tune third-person camera systems that balance situational awareness, readability, and cinematic presentation
• Work closely with animation and engineering to ensure character movement, transitions, and combat interactions feel grounded, fluid, and believable
• Integrate 3Cs with gameplay systems such as shooting, cover, traversal, and squad-based mechanics to support tactical play
• Test, debug, and iterate regularly on moment-to-moment gameplay, identifying issues with feel

Requirements

Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Canada and reside within Canada.