Senior Game Designer - Systems & Progression

Skillsearch; Bordeaux; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

Skillsearch is seeking an experienced Game Designer with strong systems design skills to craft engaging, player-focused gameplay on current and future projects. You’ll design new gameplay systems and content from concept through iteration, collaborating with creative, technical and art teams to build meaningful mechanics, balanced economies and compelling progression.

You will contribute to the design and evolution of core gameplay systems, focusing on clarity, balance and long-term engagement.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a game designer on at least one shipped title.
• Proven experience in systems design and content creation.
• Hands-on involvement in gameplay balancing and iteration.
• Strong analytical and structured thinking.
• Ability to design meaningful, interconnected gameplay systems.
• Clear communication and documentation skills.
• Team-oriented mindset with a proactive attitude.

Responsabilités

• Design, document and iterate on core gameplay systems including gameplay loops, progression and economies.
• Identify gameplay, content and workflow challenges and propose player-focused solutions.
• Balance units, items, resources and systems to support a clear and enjoyable player experience.
• Create and maintain clear game design documentation in collaboration with creative leadership.
• Communicate design intent effectively with developers and artists.
• Use iterative design methods incorporating player feedback and playtest data.
• Test and validate gameplay to ensure systems are implemented correctly and balanced appropriately.
• Maintain high quality standards while respecting technical and design constraints.

Description du poste

Skillsearch is seeking an experienced Game Designer with strong systems design skills to craft engaging, player-focused gameplay on current and future projects. You’ll design new gameplay systems and content from concept through iteration, collaborating with creative, technical and art teams to build meaningful mechanics, balanced economies and compelling progression.

You will contribute to the design and evolution of core gameplay systems, focusing on clarity, balance and long-term engagement.