A Keywords Studio led by industry veterans delivering high-quality titles with some of the biggest brands.
Vancouver, British Columbia
Smoking Gun Interactive, a Keywords Studio, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day. At Smoking Gun experience matters, and our team shares a passion to innovate in the game space by building groundbreaking features and embracing new technology. Above all, we strive for the highest level of quality possible in every project and we collaborate with partners who are firmly aligned with these goals. Every day, we are inspired to build games and new concepts with a tight-knit team of creative, talented, and genuinely amazing people. Want to join us? Check out our careers page!
On-site · Vancouver
The QA Tester is responsible for testing game content for bugs, verifying feature implementation against design specifications, and executing test cases. They will also provide reports on game performance and playability while escalating blocking issues to the team.
On-site · Vancouver
The Senior QA Tester is responsible for testing game content for bugs, verifying feature implementation against design specifications, and executing test cases throughout the development cycle. They will also provide detailed reports on game performance and playability while escalating blocking issues to the development team.
Remote · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Produce high-quality, efficient, clean, and modular code while creatively resolving game technology production issues. Proactively identify and tackle tasks outside of scheduled work while providing and accepting feedback on code quality.
Hybrid · Vancouver
Collaborate with the Lead Programmer and Technical Director to establish a unified technology vision and produce high-quality, modular code. Provide mentorship to team members while proactively identifying and resolving technical issues.
Remote · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
You will create wireframes, prototypes, and visual designs while iterating on game mechanics and user interfaces based on player feedback. Additionally, you will collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure high-standard implementation and maintain studio design patterns.
Hybrid · Vancouver
The Senior Game Designer will collaborate with the design team to develop, tune, and document gameplay mechanics while ensuring the creative vision is met. They will also analyze game data to optimize mechanics and work closely with art, programming, and UI/UX teams to deliver high-quality interactive experiences.
Remote · Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
The Lead Programmer will collaborate with the Technical Director to establish technology vision, oversee technical design, and manage a team of programmers. They are responsible for producing high-quality code, mentoring staff, and coordinating project milestones with production.
Hybrid · Vancouver
The UI Artist will build and implement UI art and animations while collaborating with UX designers and engineers to integrate assets. They will also iterate on design solutions and ensure high-fidelity graphics meet technical specifications across multiple platforms.
