Game Design Director

What You Will Do:

• Become the design owner and leader behind our content pipeline, directing designers and live ops specialists in crafting compelling experiences for our players
• Guide teams through the creative process, ensuring they can hit the vision of the game and deliver upon player and product needs with accuracy
• Manage and mentor designers in systems and economy design to elevate our standards and craft incredible experiences
• Foster a high‑performance culture within the department through leadership, people development, and team engagement
• Shape the design process to ensure the standards of players are met and exceeded
• Work with design leaders to shape the future of the game economy
• Collaborate with experienced, driven and passionate Designers, Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineers to implement features which aim to advance the genre
• Evaluate performance using data, player feedback, and your own playtest experience
• Design for scale: plan for long‑term content extensibility and system health

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of game design leadership experience
• Proven experience in F2P systems design and progression modelling
• 8+ years of experience designing systems or economies for live F2P games (preferably MMO, 4X, or strategy genres)
• Deep experience and mastery of complex game economies in F2P
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a design team
• A track record of delivering clear, consistent creative direction and managerial feedback that elevates others' work
• Experience with all aspects of game design discipline: concept, game progression, interface, monetization, and retention
• Ability to translate KPI targets and data into design direction for teams
• Mastery of spreadsheets and confidence in balancing power curves, pacing, and resource flow
• Experience working cross‑functionally and navigating live production environments
• A positive, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to game development

Bonus Points:

• Deep understanding of the 4X genre with specific experience in F2P 4X
• Familiarity with SQL, scripting, or simulation tools
• Love for Star Trek, sci‑fi, or highly strategic social games
• Previous work on alliance or co‑op systems in large‑scale games