Lead Game Designer

vor 3 Wochen


Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Yager Vollzeit

About Yager

Yager is a Berlin-based game development studio that has been creating online action games with rich worlds and focused on social emergent gameplay since 1999. Our team is passionate about giving players unique moments they can't wait to share with their friends.

About the Role

We're looking for a Lead Game Designer to join our team in Berlin, Germany. As a Lead Game Designer, you will be responsible for managing and building a talented team of game designers and supporting them in their career trajectory. You'll be part of a leadership team, working with other leads to tackle challenges and ensure Yager is a successful, great place to work.

Your Mission

  • Build and maintain a dynamic, high-performing game design department.
  • Represent the design department at the leadership level, addressing challenges, and championing the needs of your team.
  • Supervise and support game designers, managing their career progression, resolving conflicts, and conducting regular, meaningful one-on-one meetings.
  • Guide designers in enhancing their interpersonal skills, including communication, conflict resolution, and problem-solving.
  • Promote continuous improvement in design skills through access to internal and external learning resources.
  • Foster an environment of ownership, trust, collaboration, and a commitment to craft excellence.
  • Work with project leaders to ensure optimal allocation of design resources and empower designers to achieve their best work.

Your Skill Tree

We're looking for someone with 6+ years of experience in the game industry, with a proven track record as a lead game designer or similar role. You should be skilled in bridging individual, team, and department goals to foster interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at navigating the inherent tensions in creative projects, you should be passionate about gaming and have a deep understanding of and empathy for our player base and the needs of our co-development projects.

Desirable Skills

  • Previous experience with AA/AAA games or live games-as-a-service (GaaS) product
  • Strong grasp of modern game development processes

What We Offer

  • Relocation packages and budgets, provide temporary accommodation, administrative support, and more.
  • Competitive vacation days and core working hours.
  • Green travel at a discount. We have a Company Ticket benefit for the public transportation system in Berlin (BVG or DB).
  • Pet-friendly office. Bring your best buddy to the office and make new friends.
  • Join a diverse & creative team. Over 30 nationalities come together to create thrilling gaming experiences.
  • We're dedicated to seeing you grow. Receive feedback, internal trainings, workshops, and Lunch & Learns, and more.
  • Mental health matters. We work with various partners to provide you and your loved ones with support for mental & physical health, coaching, and counselling, and more.
  • Stay fit. We offer a gym membership for FitX gyms around Berlin. The best thing about it? There's one just a ten-minute walk from the office. Or you can choose E-GYM subscription for more flexibility instead.
  • Yum. Our equipped kitchen is stocked with beverages and fresh fruits, and we hold regular team events.

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