Game Designer Lead F / M

New Tales; Lyon; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking game studio as a key member of the design team, where you'll lead the creation of genre-defining games. In this exciting role, you will take ownership of game design, mentor fellow designers, and collaborate with various disciplines to ensure high-quality implementations. With a focus on systemic gameplay and a growth mindset, you will help shape the future of action RPGs. This hybrid position based in Lyon offers a dynamic work environment and a chance to make a significant impact in the gaming industry.

Prestations

50% refund on transportation card

100% paid private health coverage

Visa support and relocation package

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in game development.
• Strong project and risk management skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead design direction and mentor design team members.
• Collaborate with Art and Technical teams for problem-solving.
• Design features aligned with creative direction.

Connaissances

Game Development

Systemic Gameplay

Project Management

Risk Management

Team Collaboration

Iteration Enhancement

Formation

Technical Background

Outils

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

Description du poste

This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the most exciting game studios, using leading technology to create new genre-defining games within our collaborative Action RPG team.

What is the job about?

As a key member of the design team, you will take ownership of the game design. Focusing mainly on game design, you’ll also lead other designers working on combat, level, and audio, working closely with all disciplines to implement them to the highest standard. You will mentor teammates, review design work, and act as a champion of quality.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Leading, documenting, and sharing design direction with other departments
• Providing clear and consistent guidance to the design team aligned with the creative vision
• Collaborating with Art and Technical teams to solve problems and enable the design team to excel
• Overseeing and mentoring design team members
• Participating in recruitment to grow the design team
• Designing features aligned with the creative direction, including game systems, combat, enemy design, AI behaviors, etc.
• Fostering an open environment that encourages dialogue and creative ideas

Requirements

What are we looking for?

• 10+ years of experience in game development
• Excellent understanding of systemic gameplay
• Strong project and risk management skills

What do you need to succeed?

• Growth mindset
• Experience with Unreal Engine
• Team player capable of building trust and respect
• Understanding that iteration enhances quality
• Autonomy and responsibility
• Patience, inclusiveness, and a benevolent attitude
• Additional assets: Technical background (personal or educational)
• Additional assets: Experience as a player or in a previous Action RPG role
• Experience with Unity engine

Benefits & Location

• 50% refund on transportation card
• 100% paid private health coverage
• Hybrid role based in Lyon, near La Part Dieu train station (at least 2 days/week in the office)
• Visa support and relocation package if applicable