Lead Game Designer: Systems & Mechanics Mastery

Placements24; Klerksdorp; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Designer in Klerksdorp, North West to shape core gameplay systems for upcoming titles. You will conceptualize, prototype, and refine complex mechanics and progression loops that balance challenge with accessibility.

You will mentor a talented team of designers, drive iterative design cycles, and translate player psychology and game theory into engaging experiences that captivate players and deliver long-term satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience designing complex game systems and mechanics.
• Proven ability to mentor and lead design teams.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating system design and gameplay balance.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of designers, providing mentorship and direction.
• Define and refine core gameplay systems and progression loops.
• Prototype and iterate on mechanics to balance depth and accessibility.

Skills

Systems design

Gameplay mechanics

Mentorship

Player psychology

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Designer in Klerksdorp, North West to shape core gameplay systems for upcoming titles. You will conceptualize, prototype, and refine complex mechanics and progression loops that balance challenge with accessibility.

You will mentor a talented team of designers, drive iterative design cycles, and translate player psychology and game theory into engaging experiences that captivate players and deliver long-term satisfaction.