Game Designer

• Design and specify systems for a 4X strategy game, including economy, progression, diplomacy, conflict, factions, and events.
• Balance complex systems while keeping them clear, readable, and satisfying for players.
• Write clear design documentation, feature briefs, and balancing notes.
• Playtest, iterate, and improve features based on feedback, data, and player expectations.
• Identify design risks, edge cases, and opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborate with designers, artists, developers, and producers to ensure high-quality implementation.
• Help us create strategy experiences that resonate with players through a strong understanding of the genre.

Abrakam is looking for an experienced Game Designer to work on a large-scale 4X strategy game. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of strategy games, systemic design, player motivation, and long-term progression loops. They should be comfortable working on complex interconnected systems and collaborating closely with designers, developers, artists, and production., * At least 2 years of professional experience as a Game Designer.

• Proven experience designing complex game systems.
• Strong familiarity with 4X, grand strategy, strategy, simulation, or management games.
• Ability to reason clearly about economy, pacing, balance, progression, and player incentives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write clear and actionable design documentation.
• Comfortable working with technical constraints and implementation details.
• Able to work effectively with deadlines and take ownership of assigned features.
• Fluent in English.
• Able to work on site (Liège, Belgium)

$Plusses

• Familiarity with sci-fi genres
• Experience working on strategy, card, or simulation games.
• Experience with scripting languages, Unity, or Git.
• Familiarity with live games, DLC development, or long-term content support.
• Good writing / storytelling skills.
• French speaker.