Lead Game Designer

Job description

We are looking for a Lead Game Designer to guide a design pod focused on creating innovative features, iterative improvements, meta game systems, and balancing game economies and progression

Responsibility

• Lead a design team in developing game features and refining systems to enhance player engagement
• Report to the Design Director, contributing to the creative vision and strategic roadmap by crafting game systems and features
• Mentor and support a small team of game designers, helping them develop their skills and achieve their goals
• Collaborate with the production team to allocate design tasks and manage a balanced workload effectively
• Translate high-level game goals into detailed, actionable design specifications
• Provide insights and feedback on system design through Excel modeling, balancing, and tuning
• Communicate design initiatives clearly to stakeholders with effective presentations and walkthroughs
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the delivery of high-quality player experiences that align with design and product goals
• Balance design iteration with production milestones to maintain a timely pre-production schedule
• Establish, communicate, and refine design team standards and processes to enhance workflow
• Conduct research on industry trends and best practices to gather competitive intelligence, aiming to create an engaging game experience for our audience
• Collaborate with product and analytics teams to analyze player behavior and game performance, suggesting design-led improvements to key metrics

Requirement

• Extensive experience in designing mobile free-to-play (F2P) games, ideally with a background in industry-leading titles
• Proven expertise in feature design, including challenges, season passes, clubs, and other game mechanics
• Strong proficiency in Excel to model and balance complex game systems effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English to convey your design vision clearly to a diverse audience
• Quick thinking with the ability to make informed decisions under pressure
• A commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all aspects of your work
• Ability to switch between practical and theoretical thinking when necessary
• Proactive attitude towards work and a desire for continuous personal development
• Understanding of game project cycles and development methodologies
• A genuine passion for game design and a focus on enhancing player experience