Lead Game Designer

Who are we? Tripledot Studios is one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world. We are a multi-award-winning organisation, with a global 2,500+ strong team across 12 studios. Our expanded portfolio includes some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, collectively reaching top chart positions around the world and engaging over 25 million daily active users. Tripledot’s guiding principle is that when people love what they do, what they do will be loved by others. We’re building a company we’re proud of. One filled with driven, incredibly smart and detail-orientated people, who LOVE making games. Our ambition is to be the most successful games company in the world, and we’re just getting started. This role will be working at our Clipwire Games studio. Clipwire Games is one of Canada's top grossing mobile game developers, and the creator of Monopoly: Bingo!, TPIR: Bingo! and Bingo Story. Founded in Toronto over 10 years ago, we’ve had tremendous success and are poised for another decade of record growth. Our studio is built on strong values, work ethic, and intelligent data driven growth. We work hard, have fun, innovate, and level-up every day. To work at Clipwire means becoming part of our future right now. We have reached our current growth rate because we support, promote, and develop our team so that they can make great games. Come find out what all the buzz is about! Role Overview We're looking for a Lead Game Designer to shape the creative direction of our existing portfolio while driving the creation of new titles — from initial concept and design through production and release. This role is ideal for a lead designer with deep craft expertise, strong creative instincts, and a genuine passion for building high-performing teams. You'll be the design voice in the room — partnering with Product, Development, and Analytics leadership to turn player insight into compelling gameplay, features, and progression systems that players come back to. You'll set the bar for design quality across the studio and mentor designers to do their best work. You bring a rare combination of hands-on design craft and the leadership presence to drive alignment at a senior level. You're also someone who actively uses AI tools in your day-to-day work and can help the team do the same. Key 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 behavioural data, with measurable impact on engagement, retention, and monetisation 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 with a sharp eye for vetting generated outputs 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 Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 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 behaviour, including practical experience designing and interpreting A/B tests Practical experience using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot) to accelerate ideation, documentation, balance modelling, 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 Working at Tripledot Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage - We offer extended health, dental, and wellness benefits. Coverage becomes effective on your start date, provided your enrolment forms have been completed. Wellness Spending Account - Employees receive a $500 annual Wellness Spending Account to support their physical well-being, personal development and lifestyle interests. Generous Vacation Time - Employees receive 25 vacation days annually, in addition to statutory holidays. Paid Volunteer Days - We provide 2 paid volunteer days each year, giving employees the opportunity to support causes that matter to them. Parental Leave & Family Support - We offer a generous parental leave program and foster a supportive, family-friendly workplace culture. RRSP Matching - We match 100% of employee RRSP contributions up to 3.5% of annual salary, helping you build long-term financial security. Employee Recognition Program - Each month, one or more employees are recognized for outstanding performance, dedication, or contributions. Recipients receive a $400 award. Charitable Donation Matching - We match employee donations to registered charities dollar-for-dollar, up to $1,000 per calendar year. Employee Assistance Program - Confidential support and resources are available whenever needed through our Employee Assistance Program. Team Events & Celebrations - We regularly host social events and celebrations to recognize achievements, strengthen connections, and build a positive workplace culture. Professional Development - We are committed to employee growth and encourage career advancement through ongoing learning and professional development opportunities. The anticipated base salary range for this role is CAD $80,000–$110,000. At Tripledot Studios, it is not typical for new hires to be placed at the top of the salary range. Compensation decisions are made based on the unique qualifications, experience and circumstances of each candidate. Actual compensation is determined based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to an individual's skills, experience, education, training, licenses and certifications (where applicable), as well as business and organizational needs. The final compensation package will be based on the specific position offered in addition to a full range of medical and other benefits. 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. As part of our interview process, we may use AI-enabled tools to assist with note-taking and summarizing conversations. These tools are used only to support our recruiters and interviewers. They are not used to screen applications or make hiring decisions. All candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by people. This opening is for an existing vacancy. All legitimate Tripledot roles are only posted on our official careers page and LinkedIn and we do not conduct job interviews via messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram or others. We never ask for personal or financial information during interviews. Sensitive information is only ever requested after a formal written offer through official channels. Any attempt to do so may be the result of a scam or phishing attack, and you should not engage. Our in-house recruitment team will only contact individuals through their official Company email addresses (tripledotstudios.com)