This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Principal Game Designer in the United States.
This role is ideal for a highly experienced game designer who thrives in shaping innovative, player-first experiences in a collaborative and creative environment. The Principal Game Designer will define and guide the design vision, focusing on creating meaningful connections and long-term engagement for players. You will work closely with product and game leadership to explore new systems, solve complex design challenges, and ensure a cohesive and emotionally compelling gameplay experience. This position offers the opportunity to mentor fellow designers, influence the creative direction of projects, and drive the evolution of core gameplay mechanics. The role emphasizes clarity, creativity, and a holistic approach to player psychology and motivation, all while contributing to a culture of collaboration and innovation.
Accountabilities
- Define, uphold, and communicate the design vision, ensuring systems and features support player engagement and long-term retention.
- Drive discovery and exploration initiatives to identify opportunities that deepen emotional investment and player connection.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, art, and production, to align design direction with strategic goals.
- Provide structure and guidance through ambiguous or open-ended problem spaces.
- Mentor and support the growth of other designers, elevating overall team design quality and craft.
- Translate qualitative and quantitative insights into actionable design improvements and iterative solutions.
- Share design patterns, learnings, and insights to strengthen decision-making across the project.
Requirements
- Extensive experience in systems design, with a strong understanding of player motivation, psychology, and long-term engagement strategies.
- Proven ability to think from first principles and innovate player experiences that foster connection and emotional investment.
- Strong skill in navigating ambiguity, defining problems, and driving alignment in complex design spaces.
- Demonstrated experience collaborating effectively across product, engineering, art, and production teams.
- Ability to synthesize qualitative and quantitative data into actionable design direction.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of making abstract ideas clear and actionable.
- Track record of mentoring designers and elevating team-wide design quality.
- A naturally curious mindset, keeping up-to-date with design trends, player expectations, and market opportunities.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.
- Influence the creative vision and long-term direction of high-impact projects.
- Work in a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative environment.
- Mentorship and professional development opportunities with experienced industry leaders.
- Be part of a team that values diversity, equity, and belonging.
- Opportunity to shape both gameplay experiences and broader organizational design practices.
