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# Game Designer

- **Company:** L' Agence Française pour le Jeu Vidéo
- **Location:** Luik, Belgium
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Scripting, Git
- **Published:** July 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://emploi.afjv.com/postuler/ECEP1034-28993

## About the Role

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.

## Description

* 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.


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