Gameloft

Barcelona

Lead Game Designer (PC/Console/Mobile) at Gameloft

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Posted 1 day ago
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Gameloft

Gameloft is a leading global developer and publisher of mobile video games, creating innovative titles for various digital platforms, including smartphones, tablets, and connected TVs, while collaborating with major entertainment brands and operating a...

Video Games Mobile B2C SAAS
HQ
Paris, Île-de-France, France
Team size
1K-5K
Founded
1999

Quick Summary

Role Overview

This leadership position focuses on defining and executing the game vision for a high-quality AA experience. You will direct the tone, gameplay, and meta structure while leading the design team to ensure a cohesive experience across the project.

Key Responsibilities

  • Define and execute the overall game vision with studio stakeholders
  • Direct the tone gameplay and meta structure for innovation
  • Lead the design team to ensure a cohesive game experience
  • Coordinate with level design teams on mechanics and progression
  • Allocate resources and plan the roadmap with production managers
  • Participate in the recruitment process for new game designers

Requirements Snapshot

  • Six plus years of game design experience in leadership positions
  • Two released titles as a lead or senior game designer
  • Experience in 3Cs and gameplay systems for action genres
  • Proficiency prototyping with Unity or Unreal engine tools
  • Fluent English communication and proven leadership skills

Expected Impact

The successful candidate will drive the creative strategy and innovation necessary to deliver a thriving AA game experience. By mitigating quality threats and fostering cross-departmental collaboration, they will ensure the project meets high standards of gameplay and market relevance.

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Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the studio stakeholders and game team leads to define and execute the game vision as a whole.
  • 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.

Qualifications

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).

Additional Information

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 be part of an international environment with daily contact with other countries & cultures!
  • Because you want to work in an inclusive equal opportunity workplace!
  • Or, just because you’re looking for a great place to work!
     

Benefits:

  • Permanent contract, full-time job with excellent Social Benefits.
  • 25 vacation days per year
  • Private medical health insurance
  • Flexible compensation with Ticket Restaurant Card
  • Flexible work from home hybrid model
  • Free language courses
  • Birthday day off!
  • 1 month of remote work
  • Merit based salary progression system and a competitive initial salary package.
  • Career-development opportunities.
  • Excellent local working conditions (quality of offices, geographical location of office in the centre of Barcelona).
  • ... and Thursday afterwork beers!

 

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