About this Position
We are looking for a Lead Meta Game Designer to join our core design team!
If you are passionate about building engaging progression and economy systems, designing fair and motivating monetization, and leading a team of designers to deliver world-class gameplay experiences — we’d love to meet you.
SportSpired Games is an international game studio developing next-generation sports simulators. Our team includes professionals with experience at Wargaming, MY·GAMES, The Walt Disney Company, Ubisoft, 343 Industries, Starbreeze, Sperasoft and EA Sports. We're working on an ambitious AAA title scheduled for release in 2028-2029.
Responsibilities
- Leading the design, development, and iteration of meta systems: progression, economy, quests, missions, rankings, achievements, and events
- Designing and balancing monetization systems that are fair, motivating, and enhance the player experience
- Developing social mechanics such as guilds, leaderboards, competitions, and co-op features to foster community and engagement
- Driving iteration through testing, feedback, and data analysis, making evidence-based improvements to player retention and satisfaction
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (programmers, analysts, artists, UX/UI) to ensure high-quality integration across all aspects of gameplay
- Creating, maintaining, and presenting design documentation and defending design decisions to stakeholders
- Managing and mentoring a team of designers: setting goals, distributing tasks, reviewing results, and supporting professional growth
Requirements
- 4+ years of experience in game design, with a strong focus on meta systems for PC and/or console titles
- Proven expertise in progression systems, player economy, social mechanics, and retention strategies
- Solid background in balancing in-game resources, rewards, and gameplay loops
- Strong knowledge of monetization models and integration into gameplay without compromising player experience
- Experience in managing and mentoring design teams, including planning, delegation, and performance review
- Ability to develop long-term strategies for gameplay systems and lead their execution
- Strong analytical mindset: experience with player data, testing, and iteration
- Excellent communication skills: clear articulation of design vision and ability to align stakeholders around it
