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Lead Game Designer

Big Time Studios seeks a Lead Game Designer to lead the design and evolution of core gameplay systems for their next project.  This role involves balancing game mechanics, driving live operations, and using analytics to optimize player engagement. Responsibilities include iterating on progression, in-game economies, and live content updates.  The successful candidate will lead a cross-functional team, manage game balancing, economy tuning, and live event design, ensuring content keeps the game fresh.  Deep experience in live service games, a passion for data-driven design, and a strong understanding of game economies are essential.

<div class="section page-centered" data-qa="job-description"><div><b style="font-size: 32px;">A BIT ABOUT US</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Big Time Studios is a bold new game studio on a mission to build cutting-edge AAA entertainment for the 21st century. Our team is composed of veterans from Riot Games, Epic Games, Insomniac, Blizzard, EA, Decentraland, and other top studios. We are fully funded and assembling a </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">world-class team of A-players</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> to develop engaging and highly replayable online experiences.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 32px;">THE MISSION</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Big Time Studios is seeking a </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">Lead Game Designer</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> to spearhead the design and evolution of core gameplay systems for our next big project. This role will focus on </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">balancing game mechanics, driving live operations, and leveraging analytics to optimize player engagement and retention</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">. You will be responsible for </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">iterating on progression, in-game economies, and live content updates</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> to ensure long-term player </span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 11pt;" href="http://engagement.As">engagement.</a></div><div><br></div><div><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 11pt;" href="http://engagement.As">As</a><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> a </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">data-driven leader</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, you will guide a </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">cross-functional team</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> of designers, engineers, and artists to develop, launch, and maintain compelling gameplay systems. You will also manage </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">game balancing, economy tuning, and live event design</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, ensuring that content updates keep the game fresh and exciting for </span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 11pt;" href="http://players.If">players.</a></div><div><br></div><div><a rel="noopener noreferrer" class="postings-link" style="font-size: 11pt;" href="http://players.If">If</a><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> you have </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">deep experience in designing live service games</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, a passion for </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">using analytics to refine player experiences</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, and a strong </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">understanding of game economies</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, we want you on our team.</span></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li><b>Gameplay System Design:</b> Lead the design and iteration of core gameplay mechanics, ensuring deep, engaging, and scalable systems.</li><li><b>Live Ops Leadership:</b> Oversee live events, seasonal content, balance updates, and other live service elements to <b>maximize player engagement and long-term retention</b>.</li><li><b>Data-Driven Game Design:</b> Leverage player telemetry, A/B testing, and analytics to make informed design decisions that improve user experience and game balance.</li><li><b>Game Economy &amp; Balance:</b> Design and maintain <b>a dynamic in-game economy</b>, ensuring fair and engaging progression for all types of players.</li><li><b>Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration:</b> Work closely with engineering, art, marketing, and community teams </li><li><b>Design Documentation:</b> Maintain detailed, up-to-date documentation on game systems, mechanics, and economy models to align with development goals.</li><div><br></div></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered"><div><h3>QUALIFICATIONS</h3><ul class="posting-requirements plain-list"><ul><li><b>7+ years of game design experience</b>, with <b>shipped titles in live-service games</b> (MMOs, strategy games, RPGs, or similar).</li><li><b>Strong background in live operations</b> and experience designing <b>data-driven game updates</b> that drive player retention.</li><li><b>Proficiency in game analytics and telemetry tools</b>, with a track record of using player data to refine and improve game systems.</li><li><b>Deep understanding of in-game economies, balance, and progression systems</b>, with experience in designing sustainable, engaging systems for online games.</li><li><b>Strong leadership and communication skills</b>, with experience leading and mentoring design teams.</li><li><b>Proficiency with industry-standard design and analytics tools</b>, including spreadsheets for balancing, SQL for querying game data</li><li><b>Passion for building engaging online experiences</b> that keep players coming back.</li></ul></ul></div></div><div class="section page-centered" data-qa="closing-description"><div><span style="font-size: 11pt;">If you’re passionate about </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">creating deeply engaging gameplay experiences</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">using data to drive decisions</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, and </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">leading live-service games</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">, we want to hear from you! Apply now and </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">become a core leader in shaping Big Time’s next big adventure.</b></div></div>

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