Design Director (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Design Director (Gamedev): Leading the design vision and structural architecture for a major AAA multiplayer title with an accent on systemic loops, progression tracks, and player fantasy. Focus on mentoring a design team, aligning cross-functional departments, and ensuring high-quality execution of complex gameplay systems throughout the full development lifecycle.

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in interactive and digital entertainment, known for developing and publishing world-class gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Translate creative themes from the Creative Director into rationalized gameplay pillars and meta-structures.
• Architect robust moment-to-moment gameplay, short-term hooks, and long-term retention loops.
• Define creative constraints and structural boundaries to guide the design team's innovation.
• Review and validate all design work to ensure mechanic solidity, balance, and AAA quality standards.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of game designers through regular feedback and professional growth support.
• Act as the primary design ambassador for Engineering, UI/UX, Audio, and Live Operations teams.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in game design with at least one shipped major AAA multiplayer title in a senior or leadership role.
• 2+ years of direct experience managing, mentoring, and developing game designers.
• Proven experience defining core loops during early conception and preparing systems for live-service stability.
• Deep literacy in multiplayer architectural constraints, including matchmaking, progression balancing, and anti-cheat considerations.
• Ability to work within a game editor to quickly validate and prototype design ideas.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to articulate and pitch design concepts to studio leadership.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of Unreal Engine.
• Strong passion for gameplay innovation and understanding of global gaming market trends.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work on high-profile AAA projects within a major global gaming organization.
• Collaborative environment that champions clear communication and objective analysis.
• Focus on professional growth and mentorship within a structured design team.
• Access to industry-leading resources and cross-disciplinary collaboration.