Lead Game Designer (PC/Console/Mobile)
Gameloft · Barcelona, ES
Skills in this posting
The posting
Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Creative Director, Studio Manager, Game Manager, and other team leads to define and execute the game vision.
Direct the tone, gameplay, and meta structure of the game, focusing on innovation and a thriving AA Experience.
Lead the design team to ensure a cohesive experience across the game.
Coordinate with level design teams to ensure synergies between mechanics and progression.
Anticipate and mitigate threats to quality and innovation.
Build a collaborative relationship with the other departments, including Art, UI, Tech, Online, Data, Audio, Production and Human Resources.
Allocate and plan resources and roadmap in collaboration with managers and producers.
Participate in the recruitment process for game designers.
Requirements
6+ years of experience in game design, including lead or principal GD positions.
Released a minimum of two titles while serving as a lead, principal, or senior game designer.
Proven experience in 3Cs and gameplay systems design of PC/Console action genres (sports, racing, combat, shooters, open world, etc.)
Experience prototyping with Unity or Unreal.
Proficiency in core game design aspects like meta-game & progression systems, balancing, UI/UX, level design, and narrative.
Proficient communication and leadership skills.
Up-to-date knowledge of the gaming market and trends.
Skillfulness in retaining a defined creative strategy while being open to modifications.
Experience with standard industry tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, etc.
Fluent in English
Bonus assets
Experience with racing and/or action games.
Experience with multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile)
Experience with both premium games and games as a service (either DLC, subscription or F2P based).
Why Join the World of Gameloft?
Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing!
Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers!
Because you want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.
Or, just because you’re looking for a great place to work!
We want to get to know you!
Job reference : #LI-RD2
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