Marathon Player Achievement Design Lead

TL;DR

Marathon Player Achievement Design Lead: Leading the design and technical implementation of player engagement and achievement systems for the Marathon game, focusing on progression, economy, narrative, and core gameplay. Focus on driving system design alignment, collaboration across disciplines, and delivering a compelling player experience roadmap.

Location: Remote (United States)

Salary: $151,000–$180,000 USD

Company

hirify.global is a leading game developer known for creating immersive AAA games and player engagement systems.

What you will do

• Build and maintain a clear Systems Feature roadmap for Player Achievement aligned with all design areas
• Lead, coordinate, and unblock a small systems design team
• Guide scope adjustments based on technical realities to ensure achievable design work
• Collaborate closely with leadership and cross-discipline teams to implement Marathon IP in the extraction shooter genre
• Maintain quality and consistency of player experience design principles
• Own feature development and design decisions with partner teams

Requirements

• Must have experience as a Systems Design Lead or Designer on AAA or large-scale games
• Strong understanding of player motivation, engagement, and achievement systems
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse creative teams
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to handle ambiguity
• Location: Remote within the United States
• English proficiency: at least B2 level

Nice to have

• Experience designing features in extraction or competitive shooter genres
• Experience hiring, training, and managing other designers

Culture & Benefits

• Top-tier benefits including medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and wellness programs
• Employee discounts on Sony products
• Hybrid working policy with flexible location options