Design Manager (Game Development)

TL;DR

Design Manager (Game Development): Contributing to the gameplay of Judas, a narrative-driven game, with an accent on integrating dynamic narratives and complex game systems. Focus on managing design teams, collaborating across disciplines, and ensuring a seamless player experience.

Company

hirify.global is a self-publishing game development studio founded by Ken Levine and former Irrational Games developers.

What you will do

• Manage Design Team personnel.
• Collaborate with technical and systems design leads on tasking for those groups.
• Create and maintain clear, concise design documentation that articulates system functionality.
• Work hands-on in Unreal Engine 4 (UE4) to prototype, build, and iterate on systems using Blueprint scripting.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Art, Narrative, and QA to ensure the cohesive and successful implementation of gameplay features.
• Champion the player experience, ensuring your designs are intuitive, engaging, and support a wide variety of playstyles.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional systems design experience on AAA titles.
• Shipped at least one AAA game in a systems design capacity.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5), particularly in-engine implementation and Blueprint scripting.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate complex design concepts clearly.
• A deep passion for creating emergent, systems-driven gameplay and narrative-rich experiences.