Lead Game Designer
Gameloft
Spain
28 days ago
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Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English
Job source
Tech stack
Adobe Analytics
Confluence
Design of User Interfaces
Figma
Job description
- Collaborate with the Creative Director, Studio Manager, Game Manager, and other team leads to define and execute the game vision.
- Direct the tone, gameplay, and meta structure of the game, focusing on innovation and a thriving AA Experience.
- Lead the design team to ensure a cohesive experience across the game.
- Coordinate with level design teams to ensure synergies between mechanics and progression.
- Anticipate and mitigate threats to quality and innovation.
- Build a collaborative relationship with the other departments, including Art, UI, Tech, Online, Data, Audio, Production and Human Resources.
- Allocate and plan resources and roadmap in collaboration with managers and producers.
- Participate in the recruitment process for game designers.
Requirements
- 6+ years of experience in game design, including lead or principal GD positions.
- Released a minimum of two titles while serving as a lead, principal, or senior game designer.
- Proven experience in 3Cs and gameplay systems design of PC/Console action genres (sports, racing, combat, shooters, open world, etc.)
- Experience prototyping with Unity or Unreal.
- Proficiency in core game design aspects like meta-game & progression systems, balancing, UI/UX, level design, and narrative.
- Proficient communication and leadership skills.
- Up-to-date knowledge of the gaming market and trends.
- Skillfulness in retaining a defined creative strategy while being open to modifications.
- Experience with standard industry tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, etc.
- Fluent in English
Bonus assets:
- Experience with racing and/or action games.
- Experience with multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile)
- Experience with both premium games and games as a service (either DLC, subscription or F2P based).
About the company
Why Join the World of Gameloft?
- Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing!
- Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers!
- Because you want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.
- Or, just because you’re looking for a great place to work!
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