Game Design Lead

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong understanding of game design principles and best practices., Proficiency in game design tools and familiarity with game development engines like Unity or Unreal Engine., Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with strong analytical abilities., Experience with player-driven design and knowledge of game monetization strategies..

Key responsibilities:

  • Develop and communicate the overall game design vision for large-scale multiplayer games.
  • Lead and manage a team of game designers, providing guidance and mentorship.
  • Collaborate with other departments to align game design with project goals.
  • Oversee the creation of game design documentation and ensure quality standards are met.

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Job description

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and communicate the overall game design vision and strategy for the company's portfolio of large-scale multiplayer games.
  • Lead and manage a team of game designers, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
  • Collaborate with other departments, including art, programming, and product management, to ensure the game design aligns with the project goals and business objectives.
  • Oversee the creation and maintenance of game design documentation, such as game design documents, pitch decks, and feature specifications.
  • Design engaging and balanced gameplay mechanics, including weapons, abilities, movement, and combat systems.
  • Create immersive and cohesive game worlds, including level design, environmental storytelling, and world-building.
  • Develop and balance in-game progression systems, such as player leveling, unlocks, and rewards.
  • Design and implement various game modes and competitive multiplayer experiences.
  • Ensure that the game's user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) are intuitive, visually appealing, and optimized for player engagement.
  • Drive the development and implementation of monetization strategies, in-game economy balancing, and retention mechanics.
  • Establish and maintain design processes, best practices, and quality standards within the game design team.
  • Continuously iterate on game design based on player feedback, analytics, and performance metrics.
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest game design trends, tools, and technologies, and advocate for their adoption within the company.

Skill sets:

  • Strong understanding of game design principles, theories, and best practices.
  • Knowledge of 3D multiplayer genre trends, mechanics, and design techniques.
  • Proficiency in game design tools, such as level editors, scripting languages, and game design documentation software.
  • Familiarity with game development engines, such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to balance creative vision with business objectives and technical constraints.
  • Experience with player-driven design, user research, and playtesting methodologies.
  • Knowledge of game monetization strategies, in-game economy design, and player retention techniques.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and agile development environment.

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Analytical Skills
  • Social Skills
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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