Lead Game Designer

We’re building competitive, AI-powered gaming experiences — with Farcana at the core. We’re looking for a Lead Game Designer to own the gameplay direction of Farcana Shooter — a competitive 5v5 TPS built in Unreal Engine 5.

This role combines hands-on game design, systems thinking, live balancing, and team leadership. You’ll drive the core gameplay experience: weapon feel, movement, pacing, progression, combat readability, and player retention.

You’ll work closely with Product, Engineering, Art, and LiveOps teams while leading the game design function and shaping the long-term gameplay vision of the project.

WHO YOU ARE

• You deeply understand competitive shooters and what makes them feel good.

• You think about systems, balance, retention, and player psychology.

• You’re comfortable owning both vision and execution.

• You can lead designers while remaining highly hands-on.

• You care about gameplay quality more than unnecessary complexity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and evolve core gameplay systems: weapon feel, movement, TTK, map flow, positioning.

• Design and balance characters with a gunplay-first philosophy.

• Maintain and expand the Game Design Documentation (GDD).

• Design progression systems, match structure, and gameplay loops.

• Collaborate with engineers on gameplay implementation in UE5.

• Analyze gameplay metrics, player feedback, and balance data.

• Prioritize gameplay backlog together with Product.

• Lead and mentor the game design team.

• Contribute to the creation of maps, characters, and game modes.

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years in Game Design, including 2+ years in Lead positions.

• Deep understanding of competitive shooter design.

• Experience balancing live-service games.

• Strong documentation and systems design skills.

• Experience working in Unreal Engine 5 environments.

• Blueprint knowledge and gameplay prototyping experience.

• Experience with GAS (Gameplay Ability System).

• Strong English communication skills (B2+).

WHAT WE OFFER

• Real ownership and direct impact on a global AI infrastructure product.

• Fast execution, low bureaucracy, and a highly collaborative, idea-driven team.

• Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.

• 24 days annual leave, plus public holidays.

• Health insurance.

• Modern office in Yas Creative Hub.

• Continuous learning through real-world problem solving — not just theory.

• The opportunity to shape what you're working on and influence product direction.

• A diverse, open-minded team where ideas are genuinely heard.