Principal Game Designer (Game Development)

Location: Europe; remote. Willingness to travel to the UK for training and to work alongside the core development team is required.

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end strategic partner providing external game development, technology, art, trailers, and QA services for AAA and AA games across all platforms.

What you will do

• Own multiple features end to end, from first implementation and iteration through final polish and delivery.
• Design, implement, maintain, and balance gameplay systems and feature content in-engine.
• Create immersive player experiences aligned with the game’s pillars, themes, and creative vision.
• Partner with the Creative Director and collaborate with Engineering, Art, Audio, QA, and other disciplines.
• Analyse playtest feedback and metrics to identify weaknesses, tune balance, and drive improvements.
• Mentor designers and oversee design progress, standards, processes, and workflows across the project.

Requirements

• 10+ years of game design experience on AA/AAA titles, including substantial Lead or Principal-level experience.
• At least one shipped title as a Lead or Principal Game Designer with ownership of major features or systems.
• Strong content design skills, including environmental storytelling and world-building.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience balancing large datasets for unit balance and progression systems.
• Strong understanding of combat, abilities, economies, and AI behaviour.
• Excellent written and verbal English; willingness to travel to the UK for training is required.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive financial reward.
• Opportunities to drive internal transformation and influence project and organizational processes.
• Diverse and inclusive environment.
• Collaborative community focused on ownership and continuous improvement.