Senior Design Director
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Senior Design Director leading gameplay design for a global games company. Fostering innovation and collaboration to create engaging player experiences across projects.
Responsibilities:
- Own and shape the core gameplay experience, implementing and tuning mechanics in-engine across combat, levels, encounters, characters, and progression
- Partner with studio leadership to translate creative pillars into clear, playable gameplay direction and design principles
- Lead and develop game designers from associate to principal level
- Design and own complex gameplay systems and content across early prototypes
- Drive rapid prototyping and playtest-driven iteration, turning player feedback into clear design decisions
- Work with artists, animators, writers, sound designers, producers, and engineers to bring our gameplay to life
- Champion a playtest-driven culture where gameplay decisions are validated through real player experience
Requirements:
- 12+ years in game development, including shipping and/or maintaining at least two significant titles (AAA and/or live service experience preferred)
- 7+ years of experience leading and developing game designers, with demonstrated ownership of team performance and craft standards
- Deep expertise in moment-to-moment gameplay design, including combat, encounters, and systems-driven experiences
- Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and implementing gameplay in-engine
- Experience in early-stage development and rapid prototyping
- Experience scripting, modding, or other technical skills highly desired
Benefits:
- Great compensation package and equity
- Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Believer pays 100% of monthly costs for these plans
- 10 observed holidays + 10 days for Winter Break and "Take What You Need" PTO policy
- Remote-friendly team #LI-Remote
- We are committed to continuing to expand our benefits and perks to support all Believers
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