Lead Game Designer

Saber nteractive

Remote, Europe

O kompaniji

Worldwide publisher and developer behind Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2, SnowRunner and World War Z, operating 15 studios across the Americas and Europe, including Mad Head Games in Serbia.

O poziciji

Saber Interactive is looking for a Lead Game Designer to join the development of an unannounced AAA multiplayer shooter. The role focuses on designing and owning core gameplay systems and features that strengthen the game's central loops, support the player fantasy and create a cohesive, immersive experience.

Detalji pozicije

Model radaRemote

Nivo iskustvaLead

Tip zaposlenjaFull Time

Tip pozicijeLeadership

Tip ugovoraFlexible

OdeljenjeGame Design & Narrative

Istaknuto:Da

Odgovornosti

Lead the design of core gameplay systems, mechanics and features across the project
Translate the game vision and player fantasy into clear, engaging and interconnected gameplay experiences
Own major features throughout the full development cycle, from concept and prototyping to implementation, balancing, polish and release
Create clear and actionable design documentation, including feature specifications, gameplay flows, system rules, tuning requirements and edge cases
Work closely with engineering, art, animation, audio, narrative, UI/UX and production
Review implementations and provide clear feedback to ensure features meet gameplay, immersion, usability and quality goals
Identify design risks, dependencies and opportunities early in development
Use prototypes, playtests, telemetry, player feedback and team feedback to evaluate and improve features
Mentor and support other designers through reviews, feedback, knowledge sharing and collaborative problem solving
Help improve design processes, documentation standards, feature ownership practices and cross disciplinary communication

Zahtevi

7+ years of professional game design experience, or equivalent demonstrated expertise
Experience working as a Lead Designer, Feature Lead, Principal Designer or in a comparable ownership role
At least one shipped AAA or large scale commercial game
Strong experience designing complex gameplay systems and features
Excellent written communication and design documentation skills
Strong verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of modern shooters, multiplayer games and systemic gameplay experiences
Professional level English or Russian communication skills

Poželjno

Experience developing multiplayer shooters, extraction shooters, tactical shooters, survival games, immersive simulations or systemic multiplayer games
Experience designing gameplay systems, mechanics or player facing features
Experience working with an established or licensed IP
Experience with Unreal Engine
Experience using visual scripting or gameplay prototyping tools
Familiarity with telemetry, live game balancing and data informed design
Experience supporting or mentoring other game designers
Strong interest in immersive game worlds, emergent gameplay and player driven stories

Tagovi

Unreal EngineGame Design DocumentationTelemetry

Benefiti

Participation in ambitious, world class projects
Work with a team of top tier professionals
Various additional perks depending on your location, including private health insurance, English lessons and sports
100% paid sick leave
Flexible work schedule

objavljeno Danas

O poziciji

Odgovornosti

Lead the design of core gameplay systems, mechanics and features across the project

Translate the game vision and player fantasy into clear, engaging and interconnected gameplay experiences

Own major features throughout the full development cycle, from concept and prototyping to implementation, balancing, polish and release

Create clear and actionable design documentation, including feature specifications, gameplay flows, system rules, tuning requirements and edge cases

Work closely with engineering, art, animation, audio, narrative, UI/UX and production

Review implementations and provide clear feedback to ensure features meet gameplay, immersion, usability and quality goals

Identify design risks, dependencies and opportunities early in development

Use prototypes, playtests, telemetry, player feedback and team feedback to evaluate and improve features

Mentor and support other designers through reviews, feedback, knowledge sharing and collaborative problem solving

Help improve design processes, documentation standards, feature ownership practices and cross disciplinary communication

Zahtevi

7+ years of professional game design experience, or equivalent demonstrated expertise

Experience working as a Lead Designer, Feature Lead, Principal Designer or in a comparable ownership role

At least one shipped AAA or large scale commercial game

Strong experience designing complex gameplay systems and features

Excellent written communication and design documentation skills

Strong verbal communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills

Deep understanding of modern shooters, multiplayer games and systemic gameplay experiences

Professional level English or Russian communication skills

Poželjno

Experience developing multiplayer shooters, extraction shooters, tactical shooters, survival games, immersive simulations or systemic multiplayer games

Experience designing gameplay systems, mechanics or player facing features

Experience working with an established or licensed IP

Experience with Unreal Engine

Experience using visual scripting or gameplay prototyping tools

Familiarity with telemetry, live game balancing and data informed design

Experience supporting or mentoring other game designers

Strong interest in immersive game worlds, emergent gameplay and player driven stories