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# Lead Game Designer

- **Company:** Ubisoft
- **Location:** Spain
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Excel, Computer Animation, Agile Methodology, Software Engineering
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-game-designer-ubisoft-10712105

## About the Role

* Fluent English is mandatory

 * Previous proven experience as Senior or Lead Game Designer on F2P, with at least 1 full release cycle on Mobile/F2P including LiveOps.

 * Extensive knowledge of F2P mobile gaming industry, staying up to date on trends, game genres, key competitors and best practices.

 * Proficient in all aspects of game design such as UX, level design, system design, with a strong acumen on social multiplayer design, economic design, pacing & monetization strategies for F2P games.

 * Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage team workload effectively

 * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to inform design decisions

 * Excellent documentation skills to clearly communicate design intent and ensure team alignment

 * Solid understanding of production pipelines, workflows, and development methodologies

 * Capable of providing inspiring creative leadership.

 * Skillful at complex Excel spreadsheets.

 * Ability to take direction and feedback.

 * Be a team player: we use agile development methods, where the team members are in permanent contact. An open mind and good communication skills are a must.

 * Attention to detail, meticulous, and organized working habits. Ability to multi-task and adapt easily to change.

Bonus

 * Prior experience in leading a team.

 * Videogames design degree or equivalent.

 * Spanish or Catalan is a plus.

## Description

* Define, structure, and drive the overall game design vision in collaboration with the game core team.

 * Lead, mentor, and support a team of designers, fostering growth, ownership, knowledge sharing and uphold high-quality design standards.

 * Own and manage the design process, including planning, prioritization, and delivery of features and systems

 * Balance creative goals with production constraints to support reliable planning and delivery

 * Design and oversee gameplay systems, economy and monetization, mechanics, and player progression, ensuring coherence and consistency across the game

 * Align design direction across disciplines (programming, art, animation, UX) and communicate vision, decisions, and constraints clearly to stakeholders

 * Drive a data-informed, KPI-oriented design approach for a live-f2p (GaaS) environment, leveraging player metrics, business goals and analytics to guide decisions and improvements

 * Identify, prototype, and iterate on key features based on playtests, player base and game support feedback, and data insights

 * Define and articulate a clear vision for tools, pipelines, and workflows to enhance team efficiency, scalability, and delivery quality, and long-term project sustainability

 * Ensure timely delivery aligned with project goals, scope, and quality expectations

 * Develop and maintain clear and actionable design documentation

 * Support recruitment, onboarding, performance evaluation, and career development of team members