Principal Systems Designer — AAA Metagame Lead (NA/EU)

Jobgether; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 67,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform seeks a Principal Systems Designer to shape and optimize key metagame systems within a large-scale AAA title. This role focuses on player progression and engagement, requiring experience with AAA titles and proficiency in Unreal Engine. You will collaborate across teams, utilize analytics for informed decisions, and advocate for player experience. This position offers generous benefits, including private medical coverage and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Generous PTO allowance

Private medical and dental coverage

Annual health and wellbeing allowance

Discretionary studio bonus program

Qualifications

• Strong player-oriented mindset with a passion for accessible systems design.
• Experience contributing to at least two shipped AAA titles in systems design.
• Deep familiarity with modern design tools and proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE5 preferred).
• Expert-level understanding of contemporary multiplayer metagame systems.
• Ability to mentor and support peers, fostering collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills combined with creative problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Design, refine, and balance systems focusing on player progression and engagement.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build cohesive, player-first systems.
• Utilize analytics and player insights to guide design decisions.
• Advocate for player experience ensuring clarity and meaningful choice.

Skills

Player-oriented mindset

Experience in AAA titles

Proficiency with Unreal Engine

Understanding of multiplayer metagame systems

Creative problem-solving

Outstanding communication skills

Tools

Unreal Engine

Modern design tools

Job description

A leading recruitment platform seeks a Principal Systems Designer to shape and optimize key metagame systems within a large-scale AAA title. This role focuses on player progression and engagement, requiring experience with AAA titles and proficiency in Unreal Engine. You will collaborate across teams, utilize analytics for informed decisions, and advocate for player experience. This position offers generous benefits, including private medical coverage and flexible work arrangements.