Blizzard Entertainment · 6 days ago
Lead Systems Designer - Diablo
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$97K/yr - $180K/yr
8+ years expBlizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for iconic video game universes including Diablo. They are seeking a Lead Systems Designer to assist in the creation of new ARPG experiences, leading a team responsible for designing and evolving core game systems and player progression.
MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Develop and evolve the vision for Diablo systems, player progression, and itemization in collaboration with design leadership
Lead the creation and refinement of character progression, itemization, reward structures, and game economy
Collaborate closely with cross-discipline teams to solve design problems, navigate production constraints, and efficiently deliver high-quality systems and features
Maintain a deep understanding of Diablo’s core mechanics, player motivations, and community expectations to inform system evolution
Partner with Production and other leads to scope, plan, and organize the systems team’s schedule
Provide mentorship, guidance, and career development to a team of Systems Designers
Qualification
Required
8+ years of professional game design experience, with 5+ years in systems design
2+ years of experience leading and managing a team of designers
Extensive hands-on experience building and maintaining progression systems, itemization, game economies, endgame loops, and balancing complex gameplay ecosystems in live-service games
Strong understanding of the Diablo franchise and isometric ARPGs, including what drives long-term engagement and player satisfaction
Exceptional analytical and communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex systems and balance concepts to both designers and non-designers
Proven ability to translate game direction and vision into scalable, shippable systems
Demonstrated passion for games, systems design, and staying current with industry trends and competitor offerings
Dedication to quality, passion for gameplay, and a deep respect for the player experience
Commitment to a culture of collaboration, iteration, transparency, mentorship, and continuous improvement
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance
Company
Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Kong
SVP, Head of Development, Live Games/Mobile
Jamie Ortiz
Associate Production Manager, Creative Development
Recent News
2026-01-22
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