Please note that due to funding requirements, this role is only open to residents of Ontario, Canada who are legally eligible to work in Canada and contingent on success of the grant.

Sugamu is looking for a talented Game Designer to join the team and help bring JollyRoll to life, our cozy reimagining of classic marble-matching games.

You'll be responsible for designing and implementing fun, engaging levels while helping shape the overall player experience. If you enjoy crafting satisfying gameplay challenges and have a good eye for pacing and difficulty curves, we'd love to hear from you.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Design and implement creative level layouts
• Configure level goals, progression, and difficulty tuning
• Set-dress levels using art props to match their themes
• Iterate on levels based on playtesting and feedback
• Playtest levels regularly and identify opportunities to improve flow, challenge, and clarity
• Collaborate with the team to ensure levels are both fun and technically feasible

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• A strong portfolio demonstrating your ability to design fun and engaging gameplay experiences
• Ability to document ideas, systems, and workflows using tools such as Miro or Trello
• Clear communication through weekly updates and Discord development channels
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment

NICE TO HAVE

• Experience working with Unity
• Experience working with source control
• An understanding of marble matcher games such as Zuma and Luxor

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

📍 Remote (Ontario, Canada)

🕐 Part Time / Contract

💰 $22-$26 (CAD) per hour

📅 August 2026 – April 2027

TO APPLY

Please send an email with your portfolio and the subject line: JollyRoll - Game Designer Role

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.