Requirements: English
Company: Aardvark Swift Recruitment
Region: Lyon , Auverge-Rhne-Alpes
Aardvark Swift have teamed up with an innovative studio that's pushing the boundaries of the Action RPG genre as they recruit for a Lead Game Designer.
The studio is based in Lyon, France and has a team thats been built by industry veterans with a wealth of expertise and experience, this knowledge, alongside cutting-edge tech is being brought to bear on the studios genre-defining action RPG project.
As Lead Game Designer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the future of an ambitious project within a collaborative team environment.
The role is to be worked on a hybrid basis, with 2 days per week on-site in the studio.
Your responsibilities
- Provide strategic design leadership and documentation across all departments.
- Drive creative direction while maintaining clear communication with Design teams.
- Design core features including 3C, game systems, combat mechanics, enemy design, and AI behaviours.
- Collaborate closely with Art and Technical departments to optimise design implementation.
- Mentor and oversee Design team members, including Combat, Level, and Audio Designers.
- Foster an inclusive environment that encourages creative innovation and open dialogue.
- Support team growth through active participation in recruitment for the Design teams.
The skills and experience youll bring to the role
- Proficiency with the Unreal or Proprietary engines.
- Previously held a Lead Game Design role in the games industry.
- Deep understanding of systemic gameplay mechanics.
- Proven project and risk management ability.
- Strong team leadership capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to build trust and collaborative relationships.
- Commitment to iterative development and quality.
- Self-motivated with excellent decision-making abilities.
Non-essential but desirable extras
- Technical background, be that educational or practical.
- Action RPG development or playing experience.
Perks and benefits include
- Relocation and visa support
- Comprehensive private health coverage, fully paid for by the studio.
- 50% transportation subsidy.
- Meal vouchers.
- Flexible hybrid working arrangements.