Design Manager - Remote

Overview

Ghost Story Games is seeking a talented Design Manager to join us on Judas, a highly anticipated game. The role focuses on integrating complex gameplay elements to create a seamless player experience.

In Short

• Manage Design Team personnel.
• Collaborate on tasking with technical and systems design leads.
• Create and maintain design documentation.
• Prototype and build systems using Unreal Engine 4.
• Ensure cohesive implementation of gameplay features.
• Champion the player experience.
• Participate in playtests and gather feedback.
• Identify design challenges and propose innovative solutions.
• Contribute to design discussions and practices.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional systems design experience on AAA titles.
• Experience shipping at least one AAA game.
• Expertise in core gameplay loops and mechanics.
• Strong proficiency with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Proactive work ethic with ownership.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for emergent gameplay and narrative-rich experiences.
• Understanding of telemetry in game development.
• Mentorship abilities as a senior team member.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-profile game.
• Collaborative studio culture.
• Engage in innovative game design.
• Mentorship and leadership opportunities.
• Flexible work environment.