Senior Staff Game Designer (Remote) - Systems & LiveOps

Fortis Games, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortis Games, Inc. is seeking a Staff Game Designer to lead design of core systems for our next projects. You will work with design and product leadership to shape mechanics, systems, and player experiences while mentoring teammates.

This role emphasizes prototyping, presenting clear specifications, and advancing our product strategy across a growing portfolio. Remote-friendly with collaboration across time zones; applicants should bring a passion for live operations and player-centered design.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of game design principles and player engagement.
• Experience designing core systems and live service features.
• Ability to translate concepts into clear specs for cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication and mentoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Design core systems for new game concepts and guide live operations.
• Create proposals and thorough specs for cross-functional teams.
• Provide direction on content creation, tuning, and live updates.
• Share learnings across the product team to evolve strategy.
• Develop an independent design philosophy aligned with Fortis' approach.

Skills

Game design

Systems design

Live ops

Mentoring

Player psychology

Job description

Fortis Games, Inc. is seeking a Staff Game Designer to lead design of core systems for our next projects. You will work with design and product leadership to shape mechanics, systems, and player experiences while mentoring teammates.

This role emphasizes prototyping, presenting clear specifications, and advancing our product strategy across a growing portfolio. Remote-friendly with collaboration across time zones; applicants should bring a passion for live operations and player-centered design.