TL;DR

Director of System Design (Gamedev): Leading design and ownership of core game systems including progression, rewards, economies, and metagame structures for a live-service F2P mobile and PC game with an accent on balancing gameplay integrity with business impact. Focus on designing scalable, intuitive systems, integrating AI tools, and mentoring design teams to deliver a social, cross-platform live service experience.

Location: US or Canada with hybrid option in Culver City office

Salary: $186,300 - $291,000 USD annually (for CA, CO, NJ, NY, WA)

Company

%hirify_global% is a global interactive entertainment and mobile-first video game company known for award-winning live-service games and a proprietary technology platform supporting diverse game portfolios.

What you will do

Design and own core game systems such as progression, rewards, economies, and metagame structures to support engagement and monetization.
Collaborate with design, product, engineering, and analytics teams to balance gameplay and business goals.
Define system-level design philosophies and critically evaluate system proposals for iteration.
Write, review, and improve design documentation with clarity and rigor.
Ensure systems are scalable, intuitive, and future-proof across mobile and PC platforms with a live-service mindset.
Incorporate AI tools and industry trends to enhance design workflows and player experiences.

Requirements

Location: Must be based in the US or Canada
Proven experience designing systems for live service games, ideally F2P.
Deep expertise in game systems, economies, player psychology, and progression design.
Strong analytical thinking, quantitative reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills to align diverse stakeholders.
Experience defining systems in pre-production and working with engineering and data science teams.

Nice to have

Experience with licensed IP.

Culture & Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including healthcare, retirement, pet insurance, paid holidays, and unlimited paid time off.
Equity and bonus eligibility.
Work in a global, award-winning game development environment.
Hybrid work option in Culver City office.