Lead Game Designer (PC/Console, Premium)

Gameloft
Barcelona, CTPosted 25 February 2026

Job Description

<p><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Collaborate with the Creative Director, Studio Manager, Game Manager, and other team leads to define and execute the game vision.</li><li>Direct the tone, gameplay, and meta structure of the game, focusing on innovation and a thriving AAA Premium experience</li><li>Lead the design team to ensure a cohesive experience across the game.</li><li>Coordinate with level design teams to ensure synergy between mechanics and progression.</li><li>Anticipate and mitigate threats to quality and innovation.</li><li>Build a collaborative relationship with the other departments, including Art, Technology, Online, Data, Audio, Production and Human Resources.</li><li>Allocate and plan resources in collaboration with managers and producers.</li><li>Participate in the recruitment process for game designers.</li></ul> <p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><ul><li>6+ years of experience in game design, including lead or senior GD positions.</li><li>Released a minimum of 2 titles while serving as a lead or senior game designer.</li><li>Proven experience in gameplay systems design of PC/Console action genres (sports, racing, combat, shooters, open world, etc.)</li><li>Experience prototyping with Unity or Unreal.</li><li>Proficiency in core game design aspects like meta-game &amp; progression systems, balancing, UI/UX, narrative.</li><li>Proficient communication and leadership skills.</li><li>Up-to-date knowledge of the gaming market and trends.</li><li>Skillfulness in retaining a defined creative strategy while being open to modifications.</li><li>Experience with standard industry tools like Jira, Confluence, Figma, etc.</li><li>Fluent in English</li></ul> <p><strong>Why Join the World of Gameloft?</strong></p><ul><li>Because you want to be part of an exceptional experience within a company that is constantly growing!</li><li>Because you want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers!</li><li>Because you want to be part of an international environment with daily contact with other countries &amp; cultures!</li><li>Because you want to work in an inclusive equal opportunity workplace!</li><li>Or, just because you’re looking for a great place to work!<br> &#xa0;</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits:</strong></p><ul><li>Permanent contract, full-time job with excellent Social Benefits.</li><li>25 vacation days per year + Birthday day off.</li><li>Private medical health insurance.</li><li>Flexible compensation with Ticket Restaurant Card.</li><li>Free language courses.</li><li>Flexible schedule + option to work a shortened schedule on three days.</li><li>Flexible work-from-home hybrid model.</li><li>Merit based salary progression system and a competitive initial salary package.</li><li>Career-development opportunities.</li><li>Excellent local working conditions (quality of offices, geographical location of office in the centre of Barcelona).</li><li>... and Thursday afterwork beers!</li></ul><p><strong>We can’t wait to find our next great talent!</strong></p><p>Join our team, recently recognized in Forbes' top 100 companies to work for! We're gamers from all walks of life, united in creating a culture of inclusivity. Partnering with&#xa0;organizations like COGAM, we ensure a safe workplace for everyone, regardless of background or gaming preference. Whether you're a casual or hardcore gamer on any platform (we're cross-platform now!), we want you to feel like you belong.&#xa0;Be part of shaping the gaming industry with us!</p><p>Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted and your CV will be saved in our files for a period of 6 months.</p><p><strong>Want to know more?&#xa0;</strong>Please visit our Website: www.gameloft.com</p><p>If the offer interests you, Join the Game!</p>