[Remote] Game Director/Design Lead

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BetterDemon is an unfunded game studio startup developing a new genre of competitive PvP game. They are seeking a highly experienced Game Director or Lead Designer to shape the overall game design, own the design of game features and systems, and lead the game design team from pre-production through to post-launch operations. Responsibilities • You'll play a crucial role in shaping our overall game design to ensure coherence with our broader creative direction • You will own the design of all game features, systems and gameplay mechanics, and work to ensure quality implementation thereof through adherence to game design and development best practices • You will lead the game design team and oversee all aspects of the game design process, including design documentation, prototyping, ability/spell integration, UX, class balancing, testing, etc., from pre-production through production, launch and post-launch operations Skills • Proven experience as a Senior Game, Gameplay or Systems Game Designer • Deep understanding of RPG and/or competitive PVP game mechanics and systems • Ability to prototype, iterate and optimize gameplay features in Unreal • Responsive, proactive, reliable and able to work collaboratively in a remote setting • Excellent communication, problem-solving and organizational skills • Passion for gaming, PvP dynamics, and fantasy/sci-fi genres • Background in Systems/Technical Game Design and/or 3D Level Design • Have shipped multiple games from start to finish in a game design capacity • Previous experience in senior or lead game design or game director roles • Proficiency in Blueprint and/or C++ within Unreal Engine 5 • Prior multiplayer game design experience, ideally in competitive PvP genres • Familiarity with action combat, player engagement and/or economy/monetization systems Benefits • Equity offered for meaningful contributions • Opportunity for equity and/or profit sharing depending on your level of effort, contributions and experience Company Overview • We are an up-and-coming game studio making ideas come to life. It was founded in 2024, and is headquartered in San Francisco, CA, US, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job