Game Design Director – New 4X Strategy Title

Overview

Join to apply for the Game Design Director – New 4X Strategy Title role at Goodgame Studios. Goodgame Studios is currently developing a new cross-platform 4X strategy game. We are looking for a Game Design Director to define and shape the core player experience of this title – from gameplay loops to emotional onboarding moments.

You will be the creative architect behind progression systems, core loops, economy balancing, and metagame structures – always aligned with monetization and user lifecycle strategy. Especially in the early game and first-time user experience (FTUE), you will play a decisive role in delivering a product that engages players emotionally and performs in the market.

This is not a people management role. It is a high-impact, hands-on position, designed for an expert who moves fast, thinks clearly, and delivers design solutions with focus and ownership – in close collaboration with Monetization, Product, Tech, and especially Marketing.

YOUR MISSION

• Use AI-powered tools and workflows (e.g. GPT, prototyping, system ideation) from day one to increase speed, structure, and creative output
• Define and own core gameplay loops, progression systems, and metagame mechanics – with a focus on retention, engagement, and monetization
• Build a cinematic and intuitive FTUE that blends gameplay, narrative, and brand identity seamlessly
• Create a compelling tutorial experience that onboards efficiently and emotionally
• Translate product goals into systemic game design, aligned with monetization and user lifecycle stages
• Work pragmatically and delivery-focused – you’re a builder, not a theorist
• Use tools like Unity, Confluence, Miro, and Excel fluently – and treat AI as a natural part of your design toolbox
• Collaborate closely with Marketing and UA teams to align FTUE and content flow with campaign messaging and conversion goals
• Set benchmarks for design documentation, system clarity, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Ensure that the game performs at the level of genre leaders – in both emotional impact and gameplay structure

YOUR BACKSTORY

• Proven success as a Lead Game Designer or Game Design Director in F2P mobile or cross-platform titles
• Strong expertise in 4X, strategy, or metagame-heavy systems with LiveOps integration
• Ability to bridge gameplay mechanics and business objectives with clarity
• A hands-on conceptual designer – analytically strong, creatively structured, and fast in execution
• You are fluent in AI-supported workflows and treat them as an essential part of your design process
• Skilled at collaborating with Monetization, Product, and Marketing functions
• No interest in managing people – but high interest in setting standards, building systems, and delivering value
• Deep understanding of FTUE design, branded storytelling, tutorial mechanics, and progression funnels

WHY JOIN US?

• Take the lead in building a new high-potential 4X title backed by one of Europe’s strongest gaming IPs
• Own the core gameplay experience – from concept to launch – without team management responsibilities
• Work in a setup that enables clarity, speed, and creative authority
• Enjoy remote or hybrid work options, direct strategic visibility, and strong executive support
• Shape not just a game – but the long-term experience for a global audience of strategy players

Stillfront Group is one of Europe’s leading game publishers with a strong focus on long-term IP growth. Goodgame Studios is known for successful strategy titles and data-driven game development. In this role, you’ll define the next chapter of a major franchise – from the ground up, with full creative impact.

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Art/Creative
• Industries: Computer Games and Entertainment Providers