Lead Systems Designer (Mobile Games)

Location: Dublin, Ireland; hybrid basis

Company

hirify.global is a global video game and interactive entertainment company that develops, publishes, and live-operates mobile, web, PC, and console games, including Star Trek Fleet Command.

What you will do

• Own the design direction and standards for the Star Trek Fleet Command feature pipeline.
• Lead designers and UX specialists through the creative and production process.
• Build and refine gameplay systems focused on resource generation, spending, time gating, and power growth.
• Design progression and economy systems that support player agency and long-term investment.
• Model economies and progression pacing using Excel and Google Sheets.
• Evaluate features through data, player feedback, playtesting, and collaboration with product, analytics, and engineering teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience designing systems or economies for live, free-to-play games.
• 2+ years of game design leadership experience, including people management and mentoring.
• Proven experience with free-to-play systems design and progression modeling.
• Experience across game concept, progression, interface, monetization, and retention.
• Ability to translate KPI targets and data into design direction and balance power curves, pacing, and resource flows.
• Experience working cross-functionally in live production environments.

Nice to have

• Deep understanding of the 4X genre and specific experience with free-to-play 4X games.
• Familiarity with SQL, scripting, or simulation tools.
• Experience with alliance or cooperative systems in large-scale games.
• Interest in Star Trek, science fiction, or strategic social games.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a diverse and supportive environment committed to equal employment opportunities.
• Collaborate with game developers and specialists across a global organization.
• Contribute to a portfolio of live games played by millions of people worldwide.
• Submit a résumé or CV written in English.