Lead Game Designer, Core (World of Tanks: HEAT )

Job Overview

As the Lead Core Gameplay Designer, you will own the end-to-end player experience. You are responsible for the systems that define how the player interacts with the world—combat, traversal, and core loops. You will lead a team of designers to create deep, engaging mechanics that remain satisfying from the first hour to the hundredth.

Reports to

Design Manager

What will you do?

• Work with Creative and Gameplay director to define for core gameplay systems and their development (e.g., the flow of combat, the weight of movement, or the depth of a progression system).
• Design complex, interlocking systems that allow for emergent gameplay and player expression.
• Write and maintain clear, concise Design Documents (GDDs) that serve as a source of truth for the engineering and art teams.
• Partner with UI/UX teams to ensure mechanics are intuitive and accessible.
• Lead and grow a team of designers, conducting design reviews and fostering a culture of rapid iteration and constructive critique.

What are we looking for?

• 4+ years in game design and lead positions, with a focus on systems or gameplay, including a lead role on at least one shipped high-profile title.
• Working within game engines (Unreal Engine 5, Unity, etc.) to prototype and balance mechanics directly. While games uses it's own engine it is quite similar to Unity.
• Ability to deconstruct successful games and translate those observations into actionable design principles.
• Ability to pitch ideas and explain "the why" behind design decisions to both stakeholders and technical teams.
• A strong grasp of UX principles and a passion for accessibility in core gameplay.

Work mode

• Onsite

Benefits

Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:

• Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum
• Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits  
• Premium Private Health Insurance
• Career development and education opportunities within the company
• English clubs and platform for learning languages
• Mental well-being program (iFeel)
• Commuting allowance
• Company events
• FitPass membership
• Discounts for employees
• Personal Gaming Account
• Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
• On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
• Seniority Awards
• Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward

Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.

About Wargaming 

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.

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