Job Summary
We are on the lookout for a Senior Game Designer
In this role, you will design and refine systemic gameplay mechanics that reward curiosity, planning, and imaginative problem‑solving while contributing to a rich, atmospheric, and memorable world.
Responsibilities
* Own key gameplay features from concept to implementation, ensuring they feel intuitive, expressive, and satisfying.
* Design mechanics, systems, and player tools that encourage multiple approaches and meaningful choices.
* Develop gameplay systems such as traversal, interaction mechanics, AI behavior, and player‑driven tools.
* Collaborate closely with Level Design, crowd AI, Art, Programming, and Narrative to ensure unified and engaging gameplay.
* Evaluate playtests, understand player behavior, and translate insights into balanced, accessible, and scalable systems.
* Create clear design documentation, specifications, schematics, and presentations for multidisciplinary teams.
* Mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative, constructive design culture.
* Work with programmers and AI teams to ensure gameplay systems are technically robust and scalable.
Requirements
* 5+ years of experience as a Game Designer on AA/AAA productions, with at least one shipped title.
* Strong background in systemic gameplay, player tools, and feature ownership from prototype to final implementation.
* Ability to design, tune, and document gameplay systems such as traversal, interaction mechanics, crowd AI, abilities, and risk/reward loops.
* Experience designing player‑driven scenarios supporting alternative paths, varying levels of aggression/exposure, and environmental strategy.
* Systemic thinking with the ability to create mechanics that interact in emergent ways.
* Experience working with AI‑driven encounters, perception systems, and reactive world elements.
* Skilled in balancing pacing, difficulty, and affordances across interconnected gameplay systems.
* Strong documentation and communication skills.
* Fluency in English, both written and spoken.
Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with Unreal Engine gameplay tools (Blueprints, data assets, prototyping).
* Familiarity with narrative‑driven mechanics and in‑world storytelling.
* Understanding of lighting, sound, and UX as gameplay communication tools.
* Experience designing physics‑driven or interactive environmental elements.
* Experience with reactive AI, environmental interactions, or narrative‑supporting systems.
Competencies
* Ability to design modular, scalable gameplay systems that enhance player agency.
* Strong problem‑solving applied to complex systemic interactions.
* Iteration‑focused mindset balancing creativity, quality, and feedback.
* Effective collaboration across gameplay, AI, art, narrative, and production teams.
* Ownership and accountability from prototype to final polish.
Soft Skills
* Clear, confident communication with cross‑discipline stakeholders.
* Proactive, solution‑oriented attitude.
* Adaptability during iteration‑heavy production cycles.
* Passion for systemic gameplay, player expression, and game feel.
* Mentorship mindset, supporting team growth through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Submit your resume and a short cover letter in English to join Stormind Games.