LEAD GAME DESIGNER [DISNEY DREAMLIGHT VALLEY]

<p>Lead the design vision for <a href="https://disneydreamlightvalley.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Disney Dreamlight Valley</a>, creating engaging life-simulation gameplay, memorable player experiences, and exciting new content that brings iconic Disney worlds and characters to life.</p><p><strong>What it means on a daily basis </strong></p><ul><li>Define and evolve the gameplay vision together with the Creative Director and design leadership.</li><li>Own the design of new gameplay features, mechanics, activities, and content updates from concept to release.</li><li>Pitch innovative features and content packs, then lead their prototyping and implementation.</li><li>Collaborate closely with Art, UI/UX, Economy, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure features meet both creative and gameplay goals.</li><li>Create and maintain clear game design documentation, balancing data, and implementation guidelines.</li><li>Implement and iterate game content using engine tools while testing, debugging, and refining the player experience.</li><li>Mentor and support Game Designers, helping grow the team's expertise and design quality. What success will look like</li><li>Players enjoy meaningful, polished gameplay updates that enhance the Disney Dreamlight Valley experience.</li><li>Features are delivered on time while meeting creative, technical, and quality expectations.</li><li>The design team is aligned around a clear vision and continuously raising the quality of the game.</li><li>Cross-functional teams collaborate efficiently under your design leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Who you would be working with</strong></p><p>You'll work closely with the Creative Director, Game Manager, Designers, Artists, UI/UX Designers, Economy Designers, Gameplay Programmers, Producers, QA, and Disney licensors to bring new experiences to millions of players worldwide.</p><p><strong>Your recruitment journey</strong></p><ul><li>First interview: Recruiter</li><li>Test assessment: Test task/ Portfolio / Design discussion</li><li>Team interview: Hiring Manager &amp; Team</li></ul> <p><strong>Where this role can take you</strong></p><p>This role offers the opportunity to shape one of Gameloft's flagship Disney titles while growing into broader creative leadership and influencing the future direction of live-service game development.</p><p><strong>What you need to succeed</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience shipping successful PC and/or console games as a Game Designer.</li><li>Strong expertise in gameplay systems, player experience, and feature design.</li><li>Deep understanding of game development pipelines and design methodologies.</li><li>Experience leading complex features from concept through release.</li><li>Excellent communication, pitching, and presentation skills.</li><li>Ability to make strategic design decisions and align multidisciplinary teams.</li><li>Professional English and the ability to collaborate within a Ukrainian-speaking team.</li></ul><p><strong>Nice to have</strong></p><ul><li>Experience with Unity Editor and rapid prototyping tools.</li><li>Experience working on licensed IPs.</li><li>Background in scriptwriting, narrative design, or video direction.</li></ul><p><strong>Who you are</strong></p><ul><li>A creative leader who inspires others through vision and collaboration.</li><li>Passionate about building memorable player experiences.</li><li>Proactive, ownership-driven, and comfortable making high-impact decisions.</li><li>Curious, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve gameplay.</li><li>A collaborative mentor who enjoys helping teammates grow.</li></ul> <p><strong>Loots &amp; Perks</strong></p><ul><li>Remote work possibility in a global product company;</li><li>Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience;</li><li>21 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days, plus national holidays;</li><li>Medical insurance and access to psychologist support;</li><li>Parental leave support;</li><li>Access to an internal learning platform with courses, training programs, and certifications;</li><li>Employee Referral Program with bonuses;</li><li>Full technical support and equipment provided.</li></ul><p>Join a global gaming company with <strong>25+ years of experience</strong>, a diverse portfolio of successful titles, a people-first culture, and passionate teams dedicated to creating unforgettable player experiences.</p><p><strong>How to proceed</strong></p><p>Apply with your CV and portfolio showcasing shipped titles, gameplay systems, or feature ownership. We'd love to learn how you've helped create exceptional player experiences.</p>