Lead Game Designer

Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,400 people worldwide. Every month, 55 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.  

As Lead Game Designer, you’ll be responsible for defining how the game plays and what elements it should have to feel fun and fair. You’ll direct the game’s vision, manage creative team of game designers, economy designers and UX specialists, document it and communicate to the multidisciplinary team.

We’re looking for a candidate capable of explaining and proving the feasibility of their game design solutions and turning them into engaging mobile playable experience.

• Leader’s mindset and strong soft skills;
• 3+ years of experience in a similar role;
• Experience designing the game as a service;
• Experience with live games post-launch evolution;
• Analytic mindset and habit to review and fine-tune the results of your efforts;
• Passion for video games and game development;
• Proficiency with gameplay design and player experience design;
• Knowledge of game design theory and deep understanding of gameplay fundamentals;
• Profound gaming experience on mobile and other platforms;
• English (full working proficiency).

Would be considered a plus:

• Shipped title(s) from concept to release and beyond;
• Experience designing free-to-play games;
• Proficiency with game editors and prototyping tools;
• Strong pitching and presentation skills;
• Programming, scripting, 2D or 3D art, scriptwriting or video directing working background;
• Special education in game design, architecture, psychology or computer programming.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design team to deliver high-quality gaming experience;
• Challenging the roadmap to achieve product goals in the most efficient way;
• Develop internal game design talents in your team;
• Collaborate proactively with your team and superiors to design, prototype and pitch concepts of game systems and content. Adjust and balance those concepts to feel fun and fair;
• Create and maintain clear and comprehensive design documentation;
• Provide the team with an experience-centric attitude to the game: develop and communicate empathy for players, their needs, interests and motivations.

Benefits:

• Join a top global mobile and video games publisher using the latest technologies;
• Work with a talented international team in a friendly, creative environment;
• Gain experience in the fast-paced and innovative video games industry;
• Contribute to high-ranking products recognized worldwide;
• Grow your career with dynamic promotions and global opportunities.

What Gameloft offers:

• Possibility to work remote in a global product company with talented people;
• Competitive salary according to the qualifications;
• 21-day paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave and national holidays as non-working days;
• Medical insurance, psychologist;
• Parental leave;
• Own educational platform with courses, training programs, certifications;
• Employee Referral Program with great bonuses;
• Technical support and equipment.

​​​​In order to consider your application, we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. 

Qualified candidates could be asked to complete a test assessment.