Lead Game Designer (Gameplay)
Saber InteractiveОписание
Hello!
Saber Interactive wa s founded in 2001 and has since grown into one of the world's largest video game de velo pers, with offices across the globe.
Even if you're not deeply familiar with the gaming industry, you've likely heard of some of our projects: Space Marine 2, Jurassic Park: Survival, World Wa r Z, SnowRunner, Quake Champions, and the Halo series.
We are currently working on several ambitious AAA projects and are looking for Lead Game Designer - an owner for new maps who can lead the level design team for one of them.
What you will do:
- De velo ping clear goals and mechanics that fit the creative direction of the game
- Creating a unique gaming experience
- De velo pment, implementation and balance of gaming systems
- Managing a team of game designers
- Working closely with departments of programmers, sound engineers, VFX artists and animators to create the right gameplay experience.
What we expect:
- 5+ years in game design for PC/console, with at least 1 shipped title in a senior or lead gameplay design role;
- Proven ownership of combat and gameplay systems (weapons, encounters, AIs, abilities, character stats, game modes, level design) from concept to live tuning. Preferably in first person games;
- Confident in using engine tools and scripting (Unreal) to prototype, iterate and debug gameplay features hands-on;
- Data- and playtest-driven: able to define KPIs, read telemetry, and turn feedback into concrete balance and design changes;
- Experience leading other designers: setting vision and quality bars for combat/systems, reviewing work, and aligning cross-discipline teams;
- Enjoy building grounded, tense, high-lethality gameplay where positioning, information, and preparation matter more than pure stats.
We offer:
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Participation in ambitious, world-class projects
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Work with a team of top-tier professionals
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Various additional perks depending on your location (private health insurance, English lessons, sports, etc.)
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100% paid sick leave
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Flexible work schedule.