Skybound Entertainment · 14 hours ago
Senior Systems Designer (Games) - Remote
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$125K/yr - $165K/yr
10+ years expSkybound Entertainment is a multiplatform content company that values creators and fans alike. They are seeking an experienced Senior Systems Designer to lead the vision and execution of player progression and engagement systems for a new game franchise, collaborating closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure high-quality design and implementation.
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Hiring Manager
Lis Walmsley
Responsibilities
Lead the vision and execution of player progression, meta systems, and engagement loops across single and multiplayer experiences
Define and drive KPIs for progression systems that align with player satisfaction and business goals
Mentor and guide systems designers, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and innovation
Own major feature areas from concept through implementation, ensuring quality and consistency across the game
Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, art, UX, and production to ensure systems are well-integrated and technically feasible
Establish and evangelize best practices for systems design, documentation, and tool usage
Anticipate and resolve design challenges, proactively improving workflows and pipelines
Playtest and iterate on systems regularly, using data and player feedback to refine and optimize
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in the games industry, with a focus on systems design and progression
Proven leadership experience, including mentoring designers and leading cross-functional initiatives
Shipped at least one AAA title with significant ownership of progression or meta systems
Deep understanding of player psychology, engagement strategies, and content pacing
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to translate complex systems into clear, actionable designs
Experience collaborating with engineering on tool development and pipeline optimization
Excellent communication and documentation skills, with fluency in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Visio, etc
Strategic mindset, balancing creative vision with technical and business constraints
Preferred
Experience with Unreal Engine, including scripting and integration into production pipelines
Strong technical scripting skills and a willingness to learn new tools and technologies
Passion for combat-oriented games, player progression, and Skybound's unique properties
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
Free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401K plan with 4% match
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Generous time off
Wellness benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Skybound Entertainment
Skybound is the home of Robert Kirkman’s creator-owned work including his Eisner Award-winning comic book series,
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$18.53MKey Investors
Knollwood Investment AdvisoryCom2uS
2024-04-15Equity Crowdfunding· $0.69M
2023-01-23Equity Crowdfunding· $17.84M
2022-05-17Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Kristina Cole
SVP and Head of Global Communications and Corporate Brand
Ned Sherman
Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer
Recent News
2025-10-10
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