Smilegate Barcelona are on the lookout for a Senior Game Designer to work on their huge new AAA open world game!

You will be a key member of the design team, taking ownership of core gameplay systems, and working closely with other disciplines to implement them to the highest standard.

Your responsibilities…

• Help set a high quality-bar through hands-on ownership of open world content from conception to the final stages of polish
• Design features aligned with the creative and game directions including 3C, game ingredients, game systems, game modes, enemy designs, AI behaviours
• Adapt to technical and production constraints, reworking your design as and when needed
• Collaborating with colleagues across disciplines to align on expectations and execution
• Participate in finding solutions to fix buggy features
• Create an environment which allows for open dialogue and encourages new creative ideas
• Create and maintain design documentation that will guide interdependent teams

The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…

• Experience with modern AAA open world games and their sandbox systems and mechanics
• One or more shipped title in a design role (from pre-production to release
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills
• A proactive, supportive attitude coupled with flexibility

Perks and benefits include…

• Relocation Package with VISA support
• 16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave
• Private Health insurance, including dental coverage
• 23 vacation days per year plus Christmas to New Year office closure
• Flexible Fridays and opportunities for a hybrid working model
• Restaurant tickets worth 180€ per month
• Team social events and activities
• Breakfast in the office and a fully stocked studio kitchen

At Smilegate Barcelona you’ll be working in an exciting environment with colleagues from a rich and international background who bring varied experiences to the team, making for a great working atmosphere! You’ll be based in incredible premises, with a games room, shower, auditorium, canteen, gym and more, all set only 15 minutes from the beach and 1 minute from the renowned Glories Mall.