Lead Game Designer

Ccpgames; City of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company based in London is seeking a Lead Game Designer to oversee gameplay systems and mentor a design team for their upcoming EVE: Vanguard title. The ideal candidate has proven experience in first-person shooter design and strong leadership skills. This role offers a multicultural work environment, flexible work hours, and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Free lunches, drinks, and snacks

Flexible work hours

Employer contributory pension plan

Life Insurance

Private medical and Dental Insurance

Annual Commuting Allowance

Monthly Internet Allowance

Annual Fitness Allowance

Discretionary performance sharing plan

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Game Designer.
• Strong background in first-person shooter design.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers.
• Ensure all design elements align with the game’s vision.
• Conceptualize and implement core gameplay systems.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

First-person shooter design

Gameplay mechanics

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

Lead Game Designer

Department: Game Design

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: London

Description

CCP Games are seeking a Lead Game Designer to guide the design team on their exciting new EVE: Vanguard title. In this role, you will oversee gameplay systems, compelling mechanics, and player progression, ensuring that every aspect of the game delivers a high-quality, engaging player experience.

As a hands‑on design leader, you will collaborate closely with leads across Art, Production, and Engineering to realize the game’s creative vision, while mentoring a talented team of designers and contributing directly to the design process.

If you’re passionate about creating impactful shooter gameplay and enjoy leading through creativity and collaboration, this is your opportunity to make a lasting mark on the battlefield.

Your Tasks

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of designers, fostering creativity and professional growth.
• Ensure all design elements align with the game’s vision and production goals.
• Conceptualize, prototype, and implement core gameplay systems for an MMO first-person shooter.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver cohesive and technically achievable designs.
• Maintain and update design documentation, including the Game Design Document (GDD) and internal wikis.
• Dedicate approximately 50% of your time to hands‑on design work such as combat, systems design or progression.
• Review builds and provide actionable feedback to improve gameplay and quality.
• Analyse player data and feedback to refine features and balance gameplay.

Your Profile

• Proven experience as a Lead Game Designer, with a strong background in first‑person shooter design.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience within a design team.
• Deep understanding of progression, gameplay mechanics and systems design principles.
• Excellent communication and cross‑discipline collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance creative vision with technical and business requirements.
• Strong understanding of design documentation, pipelines, and iteration workflows

What We Can Offer You

• The inspiring challenge of working on a pioneering, ambitious project with great coworkers.
• An opportunity to learn and grow within an international company.
• A multicultural work environment that encourages growth, creativity, and innovation
• Free lunches, drinks, and snacks in the office
• A family friendly work environment with flexible work hours
• Employer contributory pension plan
• Life Insurance
• Private medical and Dental Insurance for you and your family
• Annual Commuting Allowance
• Monthly Internet Allowance
• Annual Fitness Allowance
• Discretionary quarterly and annual performance sharing plan