believer - Senior Design Director

• Own and shape the core gameplay experience, implementing and tuning mechanics in-engine across combat, levels, encounters, characters, and progression • Partner with studio leadership to translate creative pillars into clear, playable gameplay direction and design principles • Lead and develop game designers from associate to principal level • Design and own complex gameplay systems and content across early prototypes • Drive rapid prototyping and playtest-driven iteration, turning player feedback into clear design decisions • Work with artists, animators, writers, sound designers, producers, and engineers to bring our gameplay to life • Champion a playtest-driven culture where gameplay decisions are validated through real player experience • YOU ARE A GREAT FIT IF: • 12+ years in game development, including shipping and/or maintaining at least two significant titles (AAA and/or live service experience preferred) • 7+ years of experience leading and developing game designers, with demonstrated ownership of team performance and craft standards • Deep expertise in moment-to-moment gameplay design, including combat, encounters, and systems-driven experiences • Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and implementing gameplay in-engine • Experience in early-stage development and rapid prototyping