Game Design Director â New 4X Strategy Title
Game Design Director â New 4X Strategy Title
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Job Description
Goodgame Studios is currently developing a new cross-platform 4X strategy game built upon one of Europes most successful and long-standing strategy franchises. We are looking for a Game Design Director to define and shape the core player experience of this title from gameplay loops to emotional onboarding moments.
You will be the creative architect behind progression systems core loops economy balancing and metagame structures always aligned with monetization and user lifecycle strategy. Especially in the early game and first-time user experience (FTUE) you will play a decisive role in delivering a product that engages players emotionally and performs in the market.
This is not a people management role. It is a high-impact hands-on position designed for an expert who moves fast thinks clearly and delivers design solutions with focus and ownership in close collaboration with Monetization Product Tech and especially Marketing.
YOUR MISSION
Use AI-powered tools and workflows (e.g. GPT prototyping system ideation) from day one to increase speed structure and creative output
Define and own core gameplay loops progression systems and metagame mechanics with a focus on retention engagement and monetization
Build a cinematic and intuitive FTUE that blends gameplay narrative and brand identity seamlessly
Create a compelling tutorial experience that onboards efficiently and emotionally
Translate product goals into systemic game design aligned with monetization and user lifecycle stages
Work pragmatically and delivery-focused youre a builder not a theorist
Use tools like Unity Confluence Miro and Excel fluently and treat AI as a natural part of your design toolbox
Collaborate closely with Marketing and UA teams to align FTUE and content flow with campaign messaging and conversion goals
Set benchmarks for design documentation system clarity and interdisciplinary collaboration
Ensure that the game performs at the level of genre leaders in both emotional impact and gameplay structure
YOUR BACKSTORY
Proven success as a Lead Game Designer or Game Design Director in F2P mobile or cross-platform titles
Strong expertise in 4X strategy or metagame-heavy systems with LiveOps integration
Ability to bridge gameplay mechanics and business objectives with clarity
A hands-on conceptual designer analytically strong creatively structured and fast in execution
You are fluent in AI-supported workflows and treat them as an essential part of your design process
Skilled at collaborating with Monetization Product and Marketing functions
No interest in managing people but high interest in setting standards building systems and delivering value
Deep understanding of FTUE design branded storytelling tutorial mechanics and progression funnels
WHY JOIN US
Take the lead in building a new high-potential 4X title backed by one of Europes strongest gaming IPs
Own the core gameplay experience from concept to launch without team management responsibilities
Work in a setup that enables clarity speed and creative authority
Enjoy remote or hybrid work options direct strategic visibility and strong executive support
Shape not just a game but the long-term experience for a global audience of strategy players
Stillfront
Stillfront Group is one of Europes leading game publishers with a strong focus on long-term IP growth. Goodgame Studios is known for successful strategy titles and data-driven game this role youll define the next chapter of a major franchise from the ground up with full creative impact.
Employment Type
Full Time
