The Believer Company · 4 weeks ago
Senior Design Director
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/Executive
$193K/yr - $330K/yr
12+ years expBeliever is a global games company dedicated to player-first development. As a Senior Design Director, you will lead gameplay design, mentor a design team, and ensure engaging gameplay experiences through collaboration and iteration.
GamingInformation TechnologySoftwareOnline Games
Responsibilities
Own and shape the core gameplay experience, implementing and tuning mechanics in-engine across combat, levels, encounters, characters, and progression
Partner with studio leadership to translate creative pillars into clear, playable gameplay direction and design principles
Lead and develop game designers from associate to principal level
Design and own complex gameplay systems and content across early prototypes
Drive rapid prototyping and playtest-driven iteration, turning player feedback into clear design decisions
Work with artists, animators, writers, sound designers, producers, and engineers to bring our gameplay to life
Champion a playtest-driven culture where gameplay decisions are validated through real player experience
Qualification
Required
12+ years in game development, including shipping and/or maintaining at least two significant titles (AAA and/or live service experience preferred)
7+ years of experience leading and developing game designers, with demonstrated ownership of team performance and craft standards
Deep expertise in moment-to-moment gameplay design, including combat, encounters, and systems-driven experiences
Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and implementing gameplay in-engine
Experience in early-stage development and rapid prototyping
Preferred
Experience scripting, modding, or other technical skills highly desired
Benefits
Great compensation package and equity
Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance. Believer pays 100% of monthly costs for these plans
10 observed holidays + 10 days for Winter Break and "Take What You Need" PTO policy
Remote-friendly team #LI-Remote
Company
The Believer Company
The Believer Company is a game development studio dedicated to putting the player at the center of their games.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$55MKey Investors
Lightspeed Venture Partners
2023-03-07Series A· $55M
Leadership Team
Steven Snow
CPO
Recent News
SEC
2026-05-14
Upfront
2026-03-13
Believer Entertainment
2026-02-23
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