Job Title: Senior Game Designer

Summary:

As a Senior Game Designer, you’ll drive complex systems design and mentor junior designers. You are responsible for delivering high-quality player experiences and balancing gameplay across large content areas. You will also influence the game’s creative direction while working closely with multiple disciplines.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and tuning of major game systems such as combat, progression, and economy.

• Mentor and review the work of junior and mid-level designers to foster growth and maintain quality.

• Work cross-functionally with art, engineering, QA, and narrative teams to ensure consistency and quality.

• Drive iterative design improvements based on player metrics, feedback, and playtesting results.

• Contribute to the overall creative direction and vision of the game.

Requirements:

• 5–8 years of professional experience in game design.

• Proven track record of shipped titles in a design leadership role.

• Strong analytical skills and deep understanding of complex system design.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective cross-team collaboration.

Tools & Technical Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in game engines such as:

  • Unreal Engine (Blueprints, scripting, level design tools)

  • Unity (C# scripting, editor tools)

• Experience with design and prototyping tools like Miro, Lucidchart, or Confluence.

• Familiarity with analytics tools and telemetry platforms (e.g., GameAnalytics, Unity Analytics) to interpret player data.

• Strong knowledge of version control systems such as Git, Perforce, or equivalent.

• Comfortable using project and task management software like JIRA or Trello.

Soft Skills:

• Leadership and mentorship: Able to inspire and guide junior team members.

• Strategic thinking: Ability to align system design with overall game vision and player experience goals.

• Collaboration: Proven success working in cross-disciplinary teams, fostering open communication and shared ownership.

• Problem-solving: Skilled in identifying design challenges and iterating quickly based on player feedback and data.

• Adaptability: Comfortable working in fast-paced, changing environments with shifting priorities.