Expert Game Designer

Job summary

Seeking an Expert Game Designer to contribute to a new systemic open-world game project. This role involves shaping core systems and collaborating with a diverse team to create a cohesive player experience.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in systems design and/or economy design, particularly for premium games.
• Familiarity with all stages of the production cycle, including shipping and live operations.
• Experience across various platforms and genres.
• Ability to take ownership and translate abstract ideas into tangible in-game experiences.
• Strong communication skills to explain design reasoning and trade-offs.
• Passion for mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Collaborative, self-driven, and proactive in problem-solving.
• Broad knowledge of games and curiosity about different design solutions.
• Comfort with unconventional ideas and adaptability in pre-production environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and own core systems for the game, establishing project standards.
• Mentor and support fellow designers, enhancing team confidence in systems design.
• Collaborate with designers, programmers, artists, and leadership to advance the project.
• Work across various areas including rewards, progression, multiplayer, quest design, UX, level design, and narrative.
• Validate design ideas through in-engine testing and proof-of-concepts.
• Engage in hands-on implementation and iteration using Unity or similar engines.

Skills

• Experience designing for open-world games is a plus.
• Familiarity with visual scripting and hands-on implementation workflows.
• Knowledge of mobile-first game design is advantageous.
• Experience with live games, tuning, and balancing player progression.
• Understanding of multiplayer, co-op, and shared-world design concepts.

Education

• Strong senior-level experience is required, with potential titles including Lead Game Designer or Expert Game Designer.

Tools

• Proficiency in Unity and other game engines is beneficial.