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Systems Designer (Senior)
@ Velan Studios
Toronto, Ontario
En bref
Velan Studios is hiring a Senior Systems Designer to own player progression, skill trees and game balance on a new ARPG built on a fantasy IP. The role is hybrid, three days a week in studio (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday), with studios in Troy, NY and Toronto, ON. The posting states a Canada salary of $75,000 to $110,000 CAD per year.
Responsabilités :
- Own player progression, skill trees and game balance
- Create and balance combat formulas across player levels
- Bridge combat design and item progression
- Create and maintain high-level paper designs
- Drive iteration from playtest feedback
Résumé des exigences :
- 6+ years in systems or balance design
- At least one shipped title with RPG-style systems
- General scripting proficiency
- Excellent cross-disciplinary communication
- Proficiency with numerical data in spreadsheets and data tables
- Experience in lead design roles (big plus)
Outils et compétences
Source et dates
Site carrière / système de candidatures · workable
- Date publiée par l’employeur
- 2026-10-20
- Première détection par notre source
- 2026-10-21
- Mise à jour du dossier source
- 2026-10-21
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Détails du poste
| Niveau | Senior |
| Expérience | 6 an(s) et plus |
| Heures par semaine | 40 (estimé) |
| Milieu de travail | Bureau |
| Position | Surtout assis |
| Exigences physiques | physique faible · ordinateur élevé |
| Langues | English |
Résumé et détails rédigés par l’IA à partir de l’offre; l’offre de l’employeur fait foi.
Velan Studios
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Create Breakthrough Games That Are Magic
Description complète de l’entreprise
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.
- Abonnés LinkedIn
- 15 973
- Personnes associées sur LinkedIn
- 120
- Bureaux déclarés
- 5 Third St., #300, Troy, NY 12180, US
- Catégories d’activité
- Gaming
- Software
- Gamification
- Extermination Service
- Video Games
- Autres noms enregistrés
- Velan Studios
- Velan Studios, Inc.
- Le profil indique une agence de recrutement
- Non
- Investissement total déclaré
- 7 000 000
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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.
| Champ | Valeur |
|---|---|
| Secteur | Computer Games |
| Taille | 51-200 employees |
| Siège social | Troy, NY |
| Type d’organisation | Privately Held |
| Fondée en | 2016 |
| Offres sur Jobsy | 6 |
| Voir la page |
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.
Are you an experienced systems designer with experience in RPGs? Are you able to turn player fantasies into compelling stats, skills and systems? If you are comfortable with architecting and fine-tuning systems at the intersection of numerical formulas, creative goals and gameplay balance we would like to talk to you! Velan Studios is looking for a Principal Systems Designer to help lead our journey in creating a new ARPG based on a premiere fantasy IP.
Responsibilities
- Your duties will include ownership of player progression, skill-trees and game balance
- Creation and balance of combat formulas across player levels
- Be the bridge between combat design and item progression
- Create and maintain high level paper designs
- Drive iteration based on playtest feedback and game maturity
- Implementing key systems in partnership with engineering teams.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in a systems design or balance design role
- At least one shipped title with RPG-style systems
- General scripting proficiency
- Excellent cross-disciplinary communication skills
- Proficiency in handling numerical data in spreadsheets and data tables
Big Plusses
- Experience in previous lead design roles
- Familiarity with programming in object-oriented languages
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
Canada Salary Range:
- Senior $75,000. - $110,000. 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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