Lead Game Designer - Sandbox

@ Scopely

About Scopely

Scopely is a global interactive entertainment company passionate about inspiring play every day. With a diverse team, they develop, publish, and innovate in the gaming industry, reaching millions of players across platforms.

About the Role

As a Lead Game Designer - Sandbox, you will join a skilled development team working on a new AAA multiplayer action game using Unreal 5. You will be responsible for creating engaging moment-to-moment gameplay including combat, camera, and traversal systems, for millions of players.

What You Will Do

• Understand player needs and motivations to inform design decisions.
• Collaborate with project leads and designers to create engaging gameplay.
• Brainstorm and document gameplay mechanics with your team.
• Work with cross-discipline teams to create accessible, compelling features.
• Produce and update concise game specs and iterate designs.
• Playtest continuously to improve gameplay experience.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience with combat and movement systems for long-term engagement.
• Expertise in large and complex gameplay systems and progression vectors.
• A collaborative, self-motivated attitude in a multicultural team.
• Knowledge of designing and modeling features for live games.

Bonus Points

• Experience in MMO, Action RPG, or similar design genres.
• Exposure to social gameplay and Unreal Engine.

Compensation & Benefits

For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, base pay ranges from $169,600 to $253,000 USD. Additional benefits include equity, bonuses, comprehensive healthcare, retirement plans, pet insurance, and unlimited paid time off.

Key Skills/Competency

Game Design, Gameplay, Combat, Unreal5, Multiplayer, Sandbox, AAA, Live Operations, Iteration, Documentation