Lead Game Systems Designer — Hybrid (Paarl)

Placements24; États-Unis; Hybride; USD 55 000 - 79 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary and bonus

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Vacation and holidays

Career development opportunities

Team social events

Résumé du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Designer specializing in Systems for a pioneering studio in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead a team shaping core game systems, economies, and progression loops to create deeply engaging player experiences.

You will mentor designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and document detailed system designs. A track record shipping titles with complex systems and proficiency in Lua or Python for prototyping is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in game design with at least 3 years in systems design.
• Experience leading design efforts for shipped titles with complex systems.
• Expertise crafting mechanics, economies, and progression systems.
• Proficient in creating clear design documentation.
• Experience with scripting for prototyping (Lua, Python) is a plus.
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Responsabilités

• Lead the design and implementation of core game systems, including progression, combat, economy, and meta-loops.
• Collaborate with programmers, artists, and producers to ensure feasibility and alignment with vision.
• Develop detailed design docs for all game systems outlining mechanics and rules.
• Mentor junior and mid-level designers to ensure high-quality output.
• Prototype and iterate on systems to test balance and engagement.
• Analyze player feedback to refine systems and balance for fairness.
• Present concepts and progress to stakeholders regularly.
• Stay informed about industry trends in systems design.

Connaissances

Systems design

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Lua scripting

Python scripting

Outils

Lua

Python

Description du poste

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Designer specializing in Systems for a pioneering studio in Paarl, Western Cape. You will lead a team shaping core game systems, economies, and progression loops to create deeply engaging player experiences.

You will mentor designers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and document detailed system designs. A track record shipping titles with complex systems and proficiency in Lua or Python for prototyping is highly valued.