Lead Meta Game Designer (Multiplayer Shooter)

Location: Remote from Russia; city/region: Saint Petersburg

Company

Saber Interactive develops games, including an unannounced AAA multiplayer shooter.

What you will do

• Own the design and long-term evolution of metagame systems covering progression, economies, LiveOps, and player retention.
• Define feature goals, player journeys, success metrics, KPIs, user flows, balancing specifications, and requirements.
• Prototype, configure, balance, and iterate features using engine tools, spreadsheets, and data-driven workflows.
• Collaborate with design leadership, Engineering, UI/UX, Art, Production, Analytics, QA, and other design disciplines.
• Own features across the full lifecycle from concept and implementation through playtesting, release, and post-release iteration.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional Game Design experience.
• Experience shipping at least one multiplayer or live-service title.
• Strong expertise in metagame systems, progression, economy, LiveOps, player motivation, engagement, and retention.
• Experience designing systems for competitive or cooperative online games, with broad knowledge of multiplayer and FPS titles.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary game engines, plus advanced balancing and data analysis skills.
• Professional-level English and Russian communication skills required.

Nice to have

• Experience with FPS or extraction shooter titles.
• Experience designing matchmaking, MMR, ranked progression, virtual economies, monetization, or progression systems.
• Knowledge of SQL, Python, analytics platforms, or telemetry pipelines.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine data-driven workflows, including Data Assets, Data Tables, and Gameplay Ability System.
• Experience supporting games after launch through LiveOps.

Culture & Benefits

• Participation in ambitious, world-class game projects.
• Collaboration with experienced game development professionals.
• Flexible work schedule.
• 100% paid sick leave.
• Additional location-dependent benefits may include private health insurance, English lessons, and sports activities.