Lead Systems Designer

Job Summary

Accountable for the quality and on-time delivery of design systems in a large-scale game production, the full-time Lead Systems Designer will manage and mentor a small team while engaging in hands-on design of gameplay systems, ensuring high-quality execution and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and direct a team of Systems Designers, including coaching and performance management
• Oversee the design, prototyping, iteration, and polish of gameplay systems, collaborating with cross-discipline contributors
• Write and update gameplay system documentation, maintaining the systems design schedule and ensuring alignment among stakeholders

Required qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of level editing tools and scripting (Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar)
• Experience with 3D modeling programs such as Maya
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and UE4 Blueprint scripting is a plus
• Strong interpersonal skills and effective communication with team members and developers
• Experience in managing and developing creative teams in a game design context