Lead Game Designer [Disney Dreamlight Valley]

Gameloft

11h • Remote

About The Position

Lead the design vision for Disney Dreamlight Valley, creating engaging life-simulation gameplay, memorable player experiences, and exciting new content that brings iconic Disney worlds and characters to life. Define and evolve the gameplay vision together with the Creative Director and design leadership. Own the design of new gameplay features, mechanics, activities, and content updates from concept to release. Pitch innovative features and content packs, then lead their prototyping and implementation. Collaborate closely with Art, UI/UX, Economy, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure features meet both creative and gameplay goals. Create and maintain clear game design documentation, balancing data, and implementation guidelines. Implement and iterate game content using engine tools while testing, debugging, and refining the player experience. Mentor and support Game Designers, helping grow the team's expertise and design quality.

Requirements

• Proven experience shipping successful PC and/or console games as a Game Designer.
• Strong expertise in gameplay systems, player experience, and feature design.
• Deep understanding of game development pipelines and design methodologies.
• Experience leading complex features from concept through release.
• Excellent communication, pitching, and presentation skills.
• Ability to make strategic design decisions and align multidisciplinary teams.
• Professional English and the ability to collaborate within a Ukrainian-speaking team.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Unity Editor and rapid prototyping tools.
• Experience working on licensed IPs.
• Background in scriptwriting, narrative design, or video direction.

Responsibilities

• Define and evolve the gameplay vision together with the Creative Director and design leadership.
• Own the design of new gameplay features, mechanics, activities, and content updates from concept to release.
• Pitch innovative features and content packs, then lead their prototyping and implementation.
• Collaborate closely with Art, UI/UX, Economy, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure features meet both creative and gameplay goals.
• Create and maintain clear game design documentation, balancing data, and implementation guidelines.
• Implement and iterate game content using engine tools while testing, debugging, and refining the player experience.
• Mentor and support Game Designers, helping grow the team's expertise and design quality.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience
• 21 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days, plus national holidays
• Medical insurance and access to psychologist support
• Parental leave support
• Access to an internal learning platform with courses, training programs, and certifications
• Employee Referral Program with bonuses
• Full technical support and equipment provided

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed