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$135,000–$177,000/yr
US

  • Lead the design of AI, including documenting, implementing, and balancing behavior graphs.
  • Collaborate with animators, engineers, and level designers to create compelling NPCs.
  • Prototype behavior in Unreal Engine and break features into actionable Jira tasks.

Game Design Unreal Engine

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Canada

  • Work across disciplines to build, refactor, and maintain robust AI features using Unreal Engine 5.
  • Partner with design and content teams to prototype and implement AI behaviors for enemies, NPCs, and managed characters.
  • Establish engineering best practices, including code review, debugging, profiling, and technical planning.

Blackbird Interactive is an independent game studio working on world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres. The studio operates as a remote-first workplace with flexible work arrangements and hires talent legally eligible to work in Canada.

$107,100–$158,520/yr
US

  • Design, prototype, and foster core gameplay systems including player mechanics, world simulation, and AI.
  • Lead interdisciplinary sub-teams to implement and balance gameplay features from initial design to final polish.
  • Author design documentation and collaborate with the design team to incorporate systems into level gameplay.

Ghost Story Games is a self-publishing game development studio founded by Ken Levine, creator of System Shock 2 and BioShock, and former Irrational Games developers. The studio is a small, focused team dedicated to creating narrative-driven, immersive world-building and gameplay experiences.

$38–$53/hr
North America 3w PTO

  • Work collaboratively with the Lead Designer to deliver engaging, interactive stories
  • Implement and own cinematic sequences to help shape the narrative vision using a proprietary scripting system
  • Collaborate with engineers, designers and artists to identify key issues and generate high-quality solutions

Visual Concepts is a top game development studio that has shipped over 100 multi-sku titles. They are committed to artistry and technical innovation, with studios in multiple locations, offering opportunities to learn and grow with creative minds.

Global

  • Lead the creative function for retention across a multi-brand iGaming company, owning the quality and consistency of high-volume output.
  • Build and maintain brand systems, repeatable production processes, and AI tools that produce predictable, on-brand results.
  • Define measurable quality standards, track performance signals, and support the design team through regular feedback and coaching.

B2Spin delivers Free-to-Play Social Casino and gaming experiences with captivating, engaging products accessible to everyone. We are a global team of talented professionals working to revolutionize the industry.

$180,000–$200,000/yr
US

  • Own the design and optimization of EasyLlama's core platform experiences as a staff-level IC reporting to the VP of Product.
  • Design AI-driven systems and translate complex platform architecture into intuitive user experiences.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Product Management, Engineering, and Data to drive measurable growth metrics.

EasyLlama modernizes compliance training with engaging, mobile-first courses and evolves into an AI-powered Human Risk Management platform. With over 6,000 clients and a 96% G2 rating, they are bootstrapped, profitable, and foster a culture of ownership and collaboration.

$81,000–$137,000/yr
US

  • Play a critical role in reviewing, clarifying, and refining game concepts from a backlog.
  • Assess design requirements and work with the Skunk Works lead to quickly identify features for development.
  • Own the 3Cs (character, controls, camera) 'feel' of each prototype while maintaining build stability.

Mob Entertainment is a startup multimedia studio best known for the hit indie horror game "Poppy Playtime." With over 100 billion YouTube views of related content, the company has a rapidly expanding team and a strong brand presence in gaming.

Quebec, Canada 7w PTO

  • Determine and implement technical and conceptual approaches to achieve the project's vision within production constraints.
  • Organize and lead regular meetings to monitor progress, anticipate risks, and verify adherence to deadlines.
  • Motivate, guide, and support the direct team through coaching and ongoing feedback.

Frima is a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal, creating games across all platforms for over 20 years. The studio brings together hundreds of passionate talents in a close-knit, caring, and inclusive culture.

$140,000–$160,000/yr
Canada

  • Define and champion the creative vision for a narrative-driven investigative storytelling game, ensuring cohesive and emotionally engaging player experiences.
  • Lead, mentor, and support the design team while collaborating closely with engineering, art, and production to align creative ambition with scope and schedule.
  • Contribute hands-on to writing, gameplay design, prototyping, and content development, helping unblock the team and drive key features through critical milestones.

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers working on world-class IPs and original creations across multiple genres. The studio operates as a remote-first workplace, offering flexible work arrangements.

$148,000–$203,500/yr
Global Unlimited PTO

  • Own the design and evolution of core capabilities for the internal AI agent platform to support high-impact business workflows.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to translate strategic goals into scalable AI agent solutions.
  • Build and maintain shared services, deployment patterns, and observability frameworks for reliable agent deployment.

ActiveCampaign is the autonomous marketing platform that enables teams to automate campaigns with AI agents. It is a global, multicultural company with a fast-growing, collaborative culture.

US Unlimited PTO

  • Own the design system as a product, including component library, design tokens, and accessibility patterns.
  • Design end-to-end UX flows for new AI-powered products, including edge cases and error states.
  • Partner with engineers in a fast, AI-supported workflow to scale design through systems.

Trucordia is an insurance brokerage built on successful businesses across the US, offering an unrivaled combination of people, tools, and solutions. With more than 5,000 team members across 200 offices, they are one of the fastest-growing companies in the US for three consecutive years and celebrate individual and collective accomplishments.

Global

  • Own product problems from discovery to delivery.
  • Explore ideas using AI and interactive prototypes.
  • Simplify complex workflows into intuitive user experiences.

Resilinc is pioneering intelligent, autonomous systems that redefine supply chain risk management. We are a fully remote, mission-led team making sure life-saving products get where they're needed.