Lead Game Designer

Aardvark Swift Recruitment; Lyon; Hybride; EUR 50 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative studio in Lyon is seeking a Lead Game Designer to shape the future of an ambitious Action RPG project. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with industry veterans, utilizing cutting-edge technology to push the boundaries of game design. As a key player, you'll provide strategic leadership, drive creative direction, and mentor a talented team. Enjoy flexible hybrid working arrangements and a supportive environment that fosters creativity and innovation. If you're passionate about game design and want to make an impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Prestations

Relocation and Visa Support

Comprehensive Private Health Coverage

50% Transportation Subsidy

Flexible Hybrid Working Arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Game Designer in the games industry.
• Strong understanding of gameplay mechanics and project management.

Responsabilités

• Provide strategic design leadership across all departments.
• Drive creative direction and mentor Design team members.

Connaissances

Unreal Engine

Proprietary Engines

Systemic Gameplay Mechanics

Project Management

Team Leadership

Iterative Development

Decision-Making Skills

Action RPG Development

Formation

Technical Background

Description du poste

Aardvark Swift have teamed up with an innovative studio that's pushing the boundaries of the Action RPG genre as they recruit for a Lead Game Designer.

The studio is based in Lyon, France and has a team that’s been built by industry veterans with a wealth of expertise and experience, this knowledge, alongside cutting-edge tech is being brought to bear on the studios genre-defining action RPG project.

As Lead Game Designer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of an ambitious project within a collaborative team environment.

The role is to be worked on a hybrid basis, with 2 days per week on-site in the studio.

• Provide strategic design leadership and documentation across all departments.
• Drive creative direction while maintaining clear communication with Design teams.
• Design core features including 3C, game systems, combat mechanics, enemy design, and AI behaviours.
• Collaborate closely with Art and Technical departments to optimise design implementation.
• Mentor and oversee Design team members, including Combat, Level, and Audio Designers.
• Foster an inclusive environment that encourages creative innovation and open dialogue.
• Support team growth through active participation in recruitment for the Design teams.

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

• Proficiency with the Unreal or Proprietary engines.
• Previously held a Lead Game Design role in the games industry.
• Deep understanding of systemic gameplay mechanics.
• Proven project and risk management ability.
• Strong team leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborative relationships.
• Commitment to iterative development and quality.
• Self-motivated with excellent decision-making abilities.
• Technical background, be that educational or practical.
• Action RPG development or playing experience.

Perks and benefits include…

• Relocation and visa support
• Comprehensive private health coverage, fully paid for by the studio.
• 50% transportation subsidy.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements.