Lead Game Designer Job Description

Lead Game Designer Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Lead Game Designer to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Translate paper game design into playable experiences;
  • Head up a team of designers to bring the overall vision of the game to life;
  • Implement designs for gameplay and systems in Unity, in collaboration with the engineering team;
  • Find opportunities for, and ideate on, new game systems, content, and feature improvements;
  • Assist Designers with any challenges they face with their design tasks;
  • Communicate goal-focused designs with clear and concise documentation;
  • Contribute to defining custom tools for crafting and editing game data.

Requirements:

  • You have experience shipping at least two products on any platform (mobile, AR, or VR preferred; AAA titles ideal);
  • You have led a team, with a minimum two direct reports;
  • You have a college degree or minimum of 5 years applied experience;
  • You have 5 years of experience in traditional PC, console, or mobile development.