Lead Game Designer F/M

New Tales; Lyon; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading game studio is seeking a Senior Game Designer to take ownership of the game's design within their Action RPG team. You will mentor team members, lead design efforts, and collaborate closely with various departments to ensure high-quality game development, all while supporting a creative and inclusive environment.

Prestations

50% refund on transportation card

100% private health coverage paid by the company

Support with visa and relocation if applicable

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Leading and mentoring the design team.
• Documenting and sharing design direction.
• Collaborating with Art and Technical teams.

Connaissances

Project management

Risk management

Team collaboration

Game design

Systemic gameplay

Formation

Technical background

Outils

Unreal Engine

Unity

Description du poste

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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's design. Focusing mainly on game design, you will also lead other designers working on combat, level design, and audio, collaborating closely with all disciplines to ensure high-quality implementation. You will mentor teammates, review design work, and advocate for 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 support the Design team
• Overseeing and mentoring design team members
• Participating in recruitment to grow the game design team
• Designing features aligned with the creative vision, including game systems, combat, enemy design, and AI behaviors
• Fostering an open environment that encourages dialogue and creativity

Requirements

What are we looking for?

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

What do you need to succeed?

• Be a true team player, capable of building trust and respect
• Understanding that iteration enhances quality
• Demonstrated autonomy and responsibility
• Availability, patience, benevolence, and inclusiveness
• Additional: Technical background (personal or educational)
• Additional: Experience as a player or in a previous role in Action RPGs
• Additional: Experience with Unity engine

Benefits include:

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