Lead Game Designer

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Playside Studios Ltd Full time
Lead Game Designer

At PlaySide Studios Ltd, we're seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Game Designer to join our team. As a key member of our design team, you'll be responsible for leading the design process and ensuring the game vision is implemented across all feature levels of the game.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and lead a design team to drive the implementation of game features and systems.
  • Own the high-level design and ensure cross-functional alignment and actionable designs.
  • Partner with engineering to develop content creation tools and frameworks for content creation and gameplay flow.
  • Identify opportunities to utilize data for game tuning and inform design decisions.
  • Oversee prototyping, ensure regular feedback, and support the pitching of new ideas within the studio's framework.
Requirements:
  • A passion for leading the designs of ambitious projects.
  • Proven experience in shipping successful game titles in a Lead capacity.
  • Proven excellent understanding of game design principles with multiple years of experience as a game designer.
  • Strong desire to create exceptional experiences for players.
  • Well-rounded understanding of the game development process and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
What We Offer:
  • Playdays - an additional 5 paid days off per year to do something you love.
  • Incredible studios based in gorgeous Port Melbourne, right next to the city and many public transport options.
  • Industry-leading Parental Leave benefits.
  • Employee Assistance Program to support mental well-being.
  • Mentoring opportunities to help you grow in your role.
  • Half price state-of-the-art Gym access (right next door) - you can wear your free PlaySide Swag.
  • Social events including Games night, karaoke nights, Movie Nights (We hire out the cinema), group activities, and food trucks Just as some examples.
  • Relocation Assistance.

We're a team with big ideas and the skills to deliver. In our history, we have released over 50+ titles across Mobile, PC, VR, AR, and now moving into console. We take so much pride in each and every project we create. PlaySide is a place of endless opportunity, where we focus on keeping the fun in game development. We offer an amazingly professional, playful and supportive working environment. If you thrive on challenges and want to work on a diverse range of projects for a forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.


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