Lead Game Designer: System Design (Remote, High Impact)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Performance bonuses

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Designer (System Design) to steer core gameplay systems for upcoming titles in a fully remote setup. You will lead a team of system designers, translate creative visions into scalable game mechanics, and collaborate with cross-functional leads to deliver balanced experiences.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in system design, player psychology, and a track record of shipped titles, with proficiency in Unity or Unreal Engine and strong remote-work

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Game Designer with a focus on systems design.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics, progression, and balancing.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and implementation of core game systems (combat, progression, economy, AI).
• Mentor and manage a team of system designers.
• Collaborate with Art, Engineering, and Production leads for cohesive development.
• Create detailed design docs, specs, and flowcharts.
• Prototype and iterate on systems to test balance and player experience.
• Analyze player data to inform design decisions and improvements.
• Ensure technical feasibility and performance of systems.

Skills

System design

Leadership

Remote collaboration

Analytical thinking

Player psychology

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design/CS

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Designer (System Design) to steer core gameplay systems for upcoming titles in a fully remote setup. You will lead a team of system designers, translate creative visions into scalable game mechanics, and collaborate with cross-functional leads to deliver balanced experiences.

The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in system design, player psychology, and a track record of shipped titles, with proficiency in Unity or Unreal Engine and strong remote-work