Our client is looking for a talented and experienced Lead Game Designer who would help them guide their team and supervise the design of gameplay systems and online mechanics within their games. An ideal candidate would be an all-rounder who can manage and mentor their team of designers to deliver high quality and engaging gaming experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Managing and directing the tone and gameplay design of the project, proposing innovative and fun mechanics, fulfilling on the game direction
• Management and mentoring of the game design team
• Nurturing the team’s growth, also by supporting the recruitment of new members
• Guiding the team in translating the overall game vision into implemented functionality
• Reviewing gameplay, balance and design
• Ensuring that the overall gameplay experience is carried through to completion in the highest possible quality
• Maintaining the design documentation of the game
• Transferring the design vision of the game onto the development teams

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience in the game industry as a Game Designer with at least one shipped title
• Proven success in creating compelling and innovative gameplay mechanics in an AAA game
• Proficiency in clear communicating of complex concepts, including experience in creating project documentation
• Experience in leading, managing and understanding of a team of designers
• Ability to provide focused and inspiring creative leadership, and to coordinate and motivate a whole design team
• Understanding programming/scripting in game design and experience with game editors and game design tools
• Extensive knowledge of (and hands-on up-to-date experience with) current game design trends, specifically in Action/RPG area
• Awareness of the wider development team, stakeholders, and the audience; skills in both opening and focusing conversations
• Openness for changes, high quality passion and good sense of humour are appreciated!

Tagged as: Game Design