Lead Game Designer — Visionary Leader for AAA F2P

Koolhaus Games Inc.

United States

On-site

USD 110,000 - 170,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Koolhaus Games Inc. is seeking a Lead Game Designer to guide the vision and design across multiple projects. You will own core game mechanics, oversee documentation, and collaborate with art and engineering teams to deliver engaging F2P experiences.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a track record of shipping AAA F2P titles. Expect a collaborative studio environment in the United States with competitive compensation.

Qualifications

  • Requires university degree or equivalent experience.
  • Shipped at least 3 AAA F2P released projects (Mobile/Console/PC/Mac).
  • Minimum 4 years as Lead or Senior designer in digital media.
  • Experience owning and implementing creative design from concept to completion.

Responsibilities

  • Design leadership: craft overall vision for products.
  • Communicate vision to team and leadership.
  • Oversee design docs, specs, milestones and deliverables.
  • Mentor and manage a team of designers.
  • Collaborate with artists and programmers to implement features.

Skills

Excellent communicator
ARM monetization
Core game mechanics
Multi-project design
Critical thinking
Leadership & delegation
Game design process
Documentation
MS Office proficiency

Education

University degree

Tools

PC/STEAM

Job description

Koolhaus Games Inc. is seeking a Lead Game Designer to guide the vision and design across multiple projects. You will own core game mechanics, oversee documentation, and collaborate with art and engineering teams to deliver engaging F2P experiences.

The role requires leadership, strong communication, and a track record of shipping AAA F2P titles. Expect a collaborative studio environment in the United States with competitive compensation.

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