Lead Gameplay Designer

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🕒 August 24

🌐 United States, Canada – Remote

🇺🇸 United States – Remote 🇨🇦 Canada – Remote

💵 $145k - $165k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🎮 Game Engineer

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BulletFarm

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11 - 50 employees

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📋 Description

• Prototype the core combat loop directly in Blueprints alongside the Creative Director and Technical Director • Design, prototype, and iterate on core gameplay systems that define the player experience • Own player-facing mechanics, progression systems, combat systems, game loops, and long-term engagement structures • Partner with the Creative and Technical Directors to translate creative vision into actionable gameplay experiences • Collaborate with Engineering to prototype, implement, and refine gameplay features • Work with Design, Art, and Audio teams to create cohesive and immersive player experiences • Create and maintain detailed design documentation, specifications, diagrams, and presentation materials • Develop and tune gameplay systems using data, playtesting feedback, and team input • Establish best practices for gameplay design processes and documentation • Drive feature reviews and present design concepts to leadership and cross-disciplinary stakeholders • Identify gameplay risks early and develop solutions balancing creative goals, technical constraints, and production realities • Mentor and guide future design team members as the discipline grows

🎯 Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in game design • At least one shipped AAA title in a Senior Designer, Lead Designer, Systems Designer, or equivalent role • Deep expertise in gameplay systems design, player engagement loops, progression systems, and game mechanics • Strong understanding of player psychology, feedback systems, and emergent gameplay design • Experience collaborating closely with Engineering teams to prototype and implement gameplay features • Experience with Unreal Engine 5 and modern gameplay scripting workflows • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Proven ability to create clear and actionable design documentation • Strong problem-solving skills and a highly iterative design mindset • Experience working through prototype and early pre-production phases of game development • Active engagement with AI tools relevant to game design, including AI-assisted content generation, playtesting analysis, or systemic design tooling • Comfort with AI as a creative and analytical tool • Ability to thrive in a startup environment where processes, systems, and solutions are being built from the ground up • Preferred: Experience designing co-op, multiplayer, or shared-player experiences • Preferred: First-person action or FPS development experience • Preferred: Experience helping define gameplay pillars and product vision during early development • Preferred: Previous experience with original IP or new franchise development

🏖️ Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision benefits • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • 401(k) • Flexible paid time off • Remote-first work from anywhere in the US or Canada • Work on a project targeting a 2029 launch on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S • Direct influence over studio operations, values, and game development