Lead Online Game Designer

Your goal

• Define the framework and structure for a new experience in the Dying Light franchise.
• Creatively lead an interdisciplinary team of developers to deliver your vision in the Dying Light universe.
• Lead team designs through the full development cycle: from conception and prototyping through implementation, release, and continuous support after launch.

Your daily tasks

• Advocate for your team, understand each member’s strengths and weaknesses, and help them perform at their best.
• Define and design progression systems, gameplay mechanics, and online features for the Dying Light franchise, working closely with the high-level vision provided by the IP’s Creative Director.
• Define and design engagement mechanisms and in-game economy in cooperation with marketing and business development teams.
• Collaborate closely with Production to plan the development roadmap and define ambitious goals.
• Prioritize and assign tasks to a team of designers and developers; discuss progress, address setbacks, find solutions, share experience, provide feedback, and coach game designers.
• Communicate directly with programmers, artists, animators, and other production teams to ensure a consistent flow of information.
• Support implementation of designed features in a structured, iterative manner.
• Work with player research teams to define playtest scope and goals and to author and request other data-gathering methods.
• Create and update clear, consistent design documentation for the development team and supporting disciplines, including marketing and PR.

Qualifications

• Senior-level experience in game design for online and live-service (Games-as-a-Service) titles.
• Prior experience as a Lead Game Designer or Design Director.
• Open and supportive attitude toward all members of the game development team.
• Structured, professional approach to game design and game production methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Very good command of English.
• Knowledge of statistics and/or data analytics tools.
• Knowledge of visual scripting tools/languages.
• Passion for video games and knowledge of recent titles and industry trends, particularly in the online, F2P, and Live Operations market.

What we offer

• A dedicated Buddy to support daily tasks.
• Private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, and gifts for different occasions.
• Flexible working hours, no dress code, and support from a dedicated HR Business Partner.
• A dedicated development budget, two additional paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, internal and external training, and financing for English and Polish language classes.
• Offices with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym in the Wrocław office, and free car parking in Warsaw, subject to limited availability.