Senior Systems Designer

2 Months ago • 4-8 Years • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Avalanche Studios Group is seeking a Senior Systems Designer for their AAA project. This key role involves designing and balancing game systems, including player progression, game economy, and open-world gameplay. The successful candidate will lead creative development, collaborating closely with the Game Design Lead, Producer, and Development Team. Responsibilities include designing systems for player progression and open-world gameplay, championing systemic solutions, mentoring junior designers, and supporting multidisciplinary team efforts to deliver high-quality features from concept to release. Experience in gameplay systems design, particularly for open-world games, is essential.
Must have:
  • Multiple years of experience as a Gameplay Systems Designer
  • Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
  • Advocates for feedback and discussion
  • Proficient in creating and sharing spreadsheets
  • Design systems for player progression and open-world gameplay

Job Details

The Position
We are looking for a Senior Systems Designer to join our new AAA project. You will take a key role in creating and balancing multiple game systems including player progression, game economy, sandbox gameplay systems, and more. On a high level, you and fellow game designers will lead the creative development for this new title and work closely with the Game Design Lead, Producer, and Development Team to realize the production plan until release and further.

What you'll do:

    • Design systems for player progression and open world gameplay. 
    • Be a champion for systemic solutions to design challenges.
    • Provide guidance and mentorship to more junior designers.
    • Support multidisciplinary team efforts to realize gameplay features from concept to release at the highest possible quality.

Who you are:

    • Have multiple years experience as a Gameplay Systems Designer, preferably for an open world game.
    • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
    • An advocate for feedback & discussion within development teams.
    • Someone who loves creating & sharing spreadsheets.
Note: Research shows under-represented groups in the industry (especially women) might not apply to a job if they don’t check off every requirement. At Avalanche, we’re more about your drive to learn and interest in tackling challenges than what’s on your resume! So don’t stress if you don’t tick every box— shoot us your application anyway! Diverse opinions and different experiences are what make our teams so great, not itemized lists of qualifications.

The Stockholm location
Our Stockholm office is situated in Södermalm, the beating heart of the city’s game industry. It’s a physical representation of our games – the lush vegetation of Just Cause and theHunter: Call of the Wild meets corroded metal straight out of Mad Max. It has everything you need to make it your creative base camp.

Our values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we create worlds beyond limits. But that’s not exclusive to our games, so we’re committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully. Being part of our world is not contingent on your heritage, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.

How to apply
To apply for this position, please register below and provide your CV in English. We review applications continuously. All further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.

At Avalanche Studios Group we're always on the lookout for talented individuals to join our passionate team, but please note that relocation assistance is not available for this role.

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About The Company

Avalanche Studios Group is a leading interactive entertainment company, offering a rich portfolio of games from its divisions Avalanche Studios, Expansive Worlds, and Systemic Reaction, including the Just Cause franchise, Rage 2, theHunter: Call of the Wild and Generation Zero. 


Avalanche Studios Group is committed to being a truly inclusive and sustainable workplace that creates innovative games through the power of our people’s creativity. All of Avalanche Studios Group games are developed using the proprietary Apex engine, enabling vast open worlds with endless creative possibilities. 


Learn more at www.avalanchestudios.com/

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