Remote Lead Game Designer — Shape AAA Titles

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonuses

Creative freedom

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office allowance

Remote community

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Designer for a fully remote, AAA-focused studio. You will shape core mechanics, player experience, and design direction for high-profile titles while leading a team of designers across the development lifecycle.

You will mentor designers, collaborate with art, programming, and production, and ensure documentation and design rationale are accessible. The role emphasizes remote collaboration, strong communication, and delivering engaging, player-centric

Qualifications

• Lead the game design team and define core mechanics and progression.

Responsibilities

• Lead the game design team in core mechanics and player progression.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Remote collaboration

Player psychology

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design

Computer Science

Tools

Confluence

GDD software

Prototyping tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Lead Game Designer for a fully remote, AAA-focused studio. You will shape core mechanics, player experience, and design direction for high-profile titles while leading a team of designers across the development lifecycle.

You will mentor designers, collaborate with art, programming, and production, and ensure documentation and design rationale are accessible. The role emphasizes remote collaboration, strong communication, and delivering engaging, player-centric