Lead Online Game Designer

Techland

| Warszawa, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland (On Site) | Full Time | 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Techland, a major Polish video game company with over 30 years of experience, is seeking a Lead Online Game Designer. This role involves defining the framework for new online experiences within the Dying Light franchise, creatively leading an interdisciplinary team through the full development cycle, and ensuring continuous support post-launch. The designer will define progression systems, gameplay mechanics, and engagement mechanisms, collaborating closely with production, marketing, and biz dev teams to push boundaries and deliver unforgettable player experiences.

Must Have

Define the framework and structure for a new online experience in the Dying Light franchise
Creatively lead an interdisciplinary team of developers
Lead team designs through the full development cycle
Define and design progression systems, gameplay mechanics, and online features
Define and design engagement mechanisms and in-game economy
Collaborate closely with Production to plan development roadmap
Prioritize and assign tasks to a team of designers and developers
Directly communicate with programmers, artists, animators, and other production teams
Support implementation of designed features
Work with player research teams on defining scope and goals for playtests
Create and update clear and consistent design documentation
Senior-level experience in game design for online and live-service titles
Prior experience as Lead Game Designer or Design Director
Knowledge of statistics and/or data analytics tools
Knowledge of visual scripting tools / languages
Very good command of English

Perks & Benefits

A dedicated Buddy who will support you in your daily tasks
Private medical care
Life insurance
Pro-health campaigns
Gifts for different occasions
An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals
Flexible working hours
No dress code
Full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner
Dedicated development budget for each employee
Extra two paid days for training and CSR
Stable career paths
Extensive internal and external training
Financing of English and Polish language classes
State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones
Fully equipped kitchen
Gym (Wrocław office)
Free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space)

Job Description

Company Description

Techland is one of the biggest video game companies in Poland, with over 30 years of experience in the gaming industry. From our studios in Wroclaw and Warsaw, we’ve built an international team of more than 500 talented professionals, all dedicated to pushing the boundaries of game development.

We’re known for creating iconic franchises like Call of Juarez and the zombie genre-defining Dying Light, which has been played by over 45 million players worldwide. With a focus on open-world action, storytelling, and community engagement, we’re committed to delivering unforgettable experiences to our players.

We’re constantly striving to improve, innovate, and take on new challenges. With ambitious plans for the future, we’re looking for passionate people to be part of this exciting journey.

Job Description

Your goal:

Define the framework and structure for a new online experience in the Dying Light franchise
Creatively lead an interdisciplinary team of developers to deliver your vision for the online experience in the Dying Light universe
Lead your team designs through the full development cycle: from conception and prototyping through implementation, release and continuous support after launch

Your daily tasks:

Being the advocate for your team, knowing the strengths and weakness of all members and utilizing that knowledge to bring out the best in them,
Defining and designing progression systems, gameplay mechanics and online features for online presence of Dying Light franchise working closely with the high level vision provided by the IP’s Creative Director,
Defining and designing engagement mechanisms and in-game economy in cooperation with the marketing teams and biz dev teams,
Collaborating closely with Production to plan out the development roadmap, and define goals that push the boundaries of what’s possible,
Prioritizing and assigning tasks to a team of designers and developers discussing progress, tackling setbacks, finding solutions, sharing experience, providing feedback and coaching to your team of game designers,
Directly communicating with programmers, artists, animators, and other production teams to ensure constant flow of information & consistency across the board,
Supporting implementation of designed features in a structured, iterative manner
Working with the player research teams on defining scope and goals for playtests as well as authoring and requesting other data gathering methods,
Creating and updating clear and consistent design documentation used by members of the development team and supporting disciplines (marketing, PR).

Qualifications

Senior-level experience in game design for online and live-service (Games-as-a-Service) titles.
Prior experience as Lead Game Designer or Design Director
Open and and supportive attitude towards all members of the game development team,
Structured, professional approach to game design and game production methodologies,
Excellent communication skills,
Very good command of English,
Knowledge of statistics and/or data analytics tools,
Knowledge of visual scripting tools / languages,
True passion for video games, knowledge of latest titles and current trends in the industry, especially regarding Online, F2P and Live Operations market.

Additional Information

What we offer:

A dedicated Buddy who will support you in your daily tasks.
A wide array of benefits: private medical care, life insurance, pro-health campaigns, gifts for different occasions.
An outstanding work atmosphere in a highly-skilled team of professionals, with flexible working hours, no dress code, and full support of the dedicated HR Business Partner.
Many opportunities for personal development: a dedicated development budget for each employee, extra two paid days for training and CSR, stable career paths, extensive internal and external training, and financing of English and Polish language classes.
State-of-the-art offices filled with chillout zones, a fully equipped kitchen, a gym (Wrocław office), and a free car park (Warsaw limited amount of space).