Senior Systems Designer

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Systems Designer at welevel GmbH, you'll be responsible for designing and balancing core game mechanics driving progression, economy, and balance in their AAA survival city-builder RPG, Solid River. Responsibilities include developing and balancing game economy, crafting, and progression systems; designing, documenting, and tuning in-game resource generation, item stats, and difficulty scaling; ensuring deep and engaging combat; collaborating with designers and developers; and analyzing player feedback and game data to optimize game balance. The ideal candidate possesses 3+ years of experience in game system design with a strong focus on balance and progression, expertise in spreadsheets, probability models, and game economy design, and strong analytical skills.
Must have:
  • 3+ years game system design experience
  • Expertise in game economy & balance
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Spreadsheet & probability model expertise
Good to have:
  • Experience with live service games
  • Proficiency in scripting/game engines
Perks:
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Work on a groundbreaking AAA game
  • Opportunity to innovate in AI-driven development
  • Growth with a rapidly expanding studio

Job Details

Why us?
welevel GmbH is an innovative game studio based in Munich, backed by top-tier investors. We are developing Solid River, the first AAA survival game with deep city-building mechanics in the late game, set in a medieval, procedurally generated world with AI-driven NPCs.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

  • Inspiring Work Environment: A central Munich location with a diverse, motivated, and international team that fosters creativity and collaboration.
  • Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent with attractive and fair packages.
  • Innovative Technology: Work with the latest tools and technologies to push boundaries and make the impossible possible.
Your Role

As a Senior Designer, you will be responsible for designing and fine-tuning the core game that drive progression, economy, and balancing in our AAA survival city-builder RPG. Your expertise in game mathematics, economy modeling, and systemic design will ensure a fair, engaging, and rewarding experience for players.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and balance game economy, crafting, and progression systems.
  • Design, document, and tune in-game resource generation, item stats, and difficulty scaling.
  • Ensure deep and engaging combats that offer meaningful choices. 
  • Collaborate with our designer and developers to conceptualize, implement, and polish game systems.
  • Analyze player feedback and game data to optimize game balance.
Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience in game system design with a strong focus on balance and progression.
  • Expertise in spreadsheets, probability models, and game economy design.
  • Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret large datasets.
  • Experience with live service games, survival mechanics, or RPG progression systems.
  • Proficiency in scripting or game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines) is a plus.
What we offer
  • Work on a groundbreaking AAA survival city-building game.
  • Be part of a passionate and highly experienced team.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Opportunity to innovate in AI-driven game development.
  • A chance to grow with a rapidly expanding game studio backed by top industry veterans.

Are you ready to embark on an epic journey with welevel and make Solid River an unforgettable gaming experience? Don't hesitate!

Apply now and let your creativity flow like a mighty river!

About us
welevel is an innovative AAA game studio based in Munich, dedicated to creating groundbreaking gaming experiences. Our team of gaming enthusiasts is on a mission to redefine the industry with SolidRiver, an enthralling survival RPG fused with city-building excitement. Harnessing the raw power of Unreal Engine 5 and cutting-edge technology, we're crafting a mesmerizing, procedurally generated world that will leave players utterly captivated. Seize the excitement and join welevel in shaping the thrilling future of gaming!

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About The Company

We are enthusiasts of survival and city-builder games and our aim is to craft spectacular gaming experiences, designed by players, for players. We push the limits of Unrel Engine 5 to merge thrill, exploration, and impressive construction features.


Our focus is on developing strikingly realistic worlds through advanced procedural generation techniques, ensuring every game is a unique adventure.

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