Lead Game Designer

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В Octo Games открыта позиция Game Designer 🎮

Ищем человека, который умеет превращать идеи в четкую и понятную геймдизайн-документацию, продумывать и балансировать игровые механики, а также вести фичи от концепта до реализации.

Будет здорово, если у вас есть:

• опыт работы с midcore-проектами (PC, Steam), особенно в adult;

• базовое знание Unity;

• хорошее понимание геймдизайна и UX;

• готовность работать с контентом 18+.

Формат: remote, full-time

Работать можно из любой точки мира 🌍

Подробнее о вакансии и отклик:

https://lnkd.in/eYpnHpPj

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We are Saber Interactive - one of the leading gamedev company. We develop our projects for all main game platforms. Our studios are located all around the world.

Millions of people play Saber's games: Warhammer 40k: Space Marine 2, Snow Runner, World War Z, Toxic Commando, Dakar Desert Rally and others. We have also ported 'Witcher 3' on Nintendo Switch and adapted Crysis Trilogy for modern platforms.

We are looking for a Senior Narrative Designer to join the development of an unannounced AAA project (a first-person shooter on UE5). This role means taking narrative ownership of a super cool project in a famous universe.

We care deeply about this project and believe in what we are building. We are looking for someone who can share our ambition to create the best possible game and who wants to be an active part of shaping it.

Job description:

• Become the narrative owner on the project (a major AAА FPS title).
• Work closely with Design and Writing teams to tell a great story through gameplay

Requirements:

• Excellent knowledge of contemporary AAA/AA design theory and practices;

• Proven game scripting experience (Blueprints);

• Russian speaker, with solid English speaking and writing skills;

• Self-driven, great communicator.

Bonus points:

• Experience in developing PC/console games;

• Experience of working in multinational, English-language teams.

We offer:

• Permanent job contract;
• 100% cover of sick leave;
• Team of high-level professionals;
• Corporate discount for sports activities;

• Free English classes;

• Salary will be discussed after the interview stages.

We are looking for a Lead Meta Game Designer to join the development of an unannounced AAA multiplayer-shooter.

We care deeply about this project and believe in what we are building. We are looking for someone who can share our ambition to create the best possible game and who wants to be an active part of shaping it.

The Senior Meta Game Designer will design, document, implement, and iterate on the game's metagame systems and long-term player experience. This role requires a hands-on designer who can take ownership of progression, economy, LiveOps, and other meta features, collaborate effectively with multiple disciplines, and ensure that every system supports the game's core loops, player engagement and overall product vision. The designer is expected to own features throughout their full lifecycle - from concept and implementation to balancing, launch, and post-release iteration.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and long-term evolution of metagame systems.
• Design and implement meta systems that enhance progression, engagement, and long-term retention.
• Work closely with design leadership and vision owners to ensure meta systems reinforce the game's core pillars, player fantasy, and product vision.
• Define feature goals, player journeys, success metrics, and KPIs.
• Produce clear design documentation, user flows, balancing specifications, and feature requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, UI/UX, Art, Production, Analytics, QA, and other design disciplines.
• Prototype, configure, and iterate features using engine tools and data-driven workflows.
• Balance progression pacing, economies, resource generation, and reward structures.
• Own features throughout the entire development lifecycle, from concept through implementation, iteration, and release.
• Participate in playtests and drive improvements based on feedback.

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, and LiveOps.
• Experience designing systems for competitive and/or cooperative online games.
• Strong understanding of player motivation, retention, engagement, and game economies.
• Advanced balancing skills using spreadsheets and data analysis tools.
• Experience working with Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary game engines.
• Strong written communication and design documentation skills.
• Ability to independently own complex features while collaborating across multiple disciplines.
• Broad knowledge of multiplayer games, especially FPS titles, with the ability to identify industry best practices, evaluate their trade-offs, and apply them appropriately.
• Professional-level English/Russian communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Conditions

• Participation in ambitious, world-class projects
• Work with a team of top-tier professionals
• Various additional perks depending on your location (private health insurance, English lessons, sports, etc.)
• 100% paid sick leave
• Flexible work schedule.