Senior Game Designer

• Own and evolve scalable game systems (core gameplay meta-progression economy) so they support fast low-risk iteration across a live GaaS titles full lifecycle.
• Design systems content frameworks and configuration tools that are modular and data-driven reducing the time and engineering dependency needed to set up new content balancing passes or feature variants.
• Act as the technical bridge between Game Direction and Engineering: translate intent into technically grounded system designs and surface feasibility performance and technical constraints early.
• Audit existing systems tools and design-to-implementation workflows to identify inefficiencies or technical debt and drive concrete measurable improvements.
• Own end-to-end design and delivery of major features/systems and be directly accountable for their efficiency output quality and post-launch iteration speed against KPIs.
• Partner with engineering to define data structures visual scripting frameworks and tooling (Anvil Engine) that let designers configure and tune systems without recurring engineering support.
• Confirm the impact of your work through live player data KPIs and analytics.
• Produce precise implementation-ready design documentation (system specs data schemas edge cases) that engineering can build directly from.
• Provide technical design guidance to peer designers on system-specific questions (knowledge-sharing not people management).
• Align design direction across disciplines (programming art animation UX) and communicate vision decisions and constraints clearly to stakeholders.
• Iterate on design taking in consideration playtests player feedback and data insights.
• Ensure timely delivery aligned with project goals scope and quality expectations.
• Develop and maintain clear and actionable design documentation.

Qualifications :

Experience

• 5 years of experience in game design with specialization in systems/technical design including experience on at least one shipped AAA or AA title.
• Track record owning a major system or feature end-to-end from concept through live iteration.
• Direct experience partnering with engineering on system architecture tooling or pipeline decisions.
• Familiarity with GaaS live production environments and iterative metrics-driven development.

Knowledge & Skills

• Technical fluency: comfortable reading/writing code or scripting logic and discussing engineering trade-offs directly with programmers.
• Proficiency with Anvil Engine (or equivalent proprietary engine) toolset including visual scripting and data-driven design approaches.
• Deep understanding of scalable systems architecture - designing systems that support rapid content iteration live-ops cadence and long-term extensibility.
• Strong analytical mindset; able to define and track efficiency metrics for design/production workflows (time-to-build iteration cycle time power scaling reward scaling).
• Ability to independently audit existing systems tools and processes and propose concrete efficiency improvements.
• Excellent technical documentation skills - specs precise enough for direct engineering handoff.
• Proficiency with game development tools (e.g. Jira Hansoft Perforce).
• Solid understanding of production pipelines and development methodologies.

Nice to Have

• Experience contributing to multiple projects or different phases of production.
• Familiarity with large-scale game systems and content pipelines.
• Experience improving team workflows tools or production efficiency.
• Light scripting/programming experience (e.g. Python C# or engine-specific scripting).
• Active interest in progression & game economy.

Personal Attributes

• Systems thinker with an efficiency-first mindset; pragmatic about trade-offs between speed and polish.
• Comfortable operating at the intersection of design intent and technical constraint.
• Self-directed; owns outcomes and drives major features without requiring management oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication for cross-discipline technical alignment.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Collaborative empathetic and team-oriented mindset.

Additional Information :

Ubisoft Da Nang - Where bright ideas are given a chance to shine 

Ubisoft Da Nang is an ambitious and dynamic studio bringing together some of the brightest international talent to create immersive worlds that serve as playgrounds for imagination surprise and fun.

Since 2020 weve been uniting the best creative and engineering minds from Vietnam and beyond with a shared goal of introducing Ubisofts iconic worlds to new audiences. We collaborate with highly talented teams on exciting and challenging projects displayed at an international level whether its fun and easy-to-pick mobile games or titles for consoles and PCs.

We believe in empowering our team members by fostering a collaborative inclusive and innovative environment. Our office awarded Best Office Design in Vietnam by VMark 2021 reflects our commitment to creating a space that inspires creativity and promotes well-being.

Located in one of Southeast Asias most effervescent tech hub we enjoy the breathtaking views of both beaches and mountains clean air no traffic and the proximity to major cities in the region.

If youre passionate about gaming and eager to contribute to our vision of creating the unknown join us at Ubisoft Da Nang where youll be empowered to grow within the Ubisoft family and make your mark in the world of gaming whether youre just starting your game development journey or looking to take your career to the next level!

Why its great to work at Ubisoft Da Nang:

• An international professional collaborative modern and creative environment
• Attractive remuneration package
• Performance rewards
• Creative & endless fun projects
• Ubisoft Connect account with access to all Ubisoft titles on PC
• Premium healthcare insurance
• UBIVERSARY for your working milestones
• Team building Lunar New year Celebration Projects celebration
• Beers and treats every Friday  (yay!)
• Staff clubs
• Premium gym club access
• Free in-house entertainment facilities (PS5 Nintendo Switch Steam Deck) coffee tea and snack (cookies candies)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time