Lead Gameplay Designer

At Hangar 13 we have the best of both worlds: the fast moving, creative mentality of a start-up backed by the stability and global impact of a major publisher. Each of us is empowered to take ownership, move ideas forward, and enact change. No matter where you are in Hangar 13, everything you do impacts your project, your team, the studio and—most importantly—the games we make. At Hangar 13 you play a pivotal role in building and defining not only fantastic games but the studio itself.Hangar 13 is an internal 2K development studio that creates influential AAA video game experiences across all major platforms. The studio is based in four locations around the world: Brighton (UK), Brno & Prague (Czech Republic) and across the US, working collaboratively as one team. Each of our locations provides the opportunity to work with some of the most talented developers in the industry, on creatively challenging and exciting projects, in a diverse and welcoming environment.Our focus is on making the highest quality games with sustainable, healthy development plans; to tell stories that engage players through worlds and experiences that keep them hooked from start to finish.We strive to be a studio where our team members know they can make a difference and grow professionally alongside creating games they are proud of.Join our team and help craft the development of Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily.What We Need Hangar 13 is in search of an experienced and highly skilled Lead for the Gameplay Design team! The Lead Gameplay Designer will drive the creation of Player features and systems from prototype through to release for the next iteration of the Mafia franchise.What You\’ll Be Doing: DesignResponsible for the design and quality of the game\’s Player systems and features from prototype to shippingCollaborate closely with the Directors and Leads to ensure delivery of engaging Stealth and Combat gameplay loopsBe responsible for the feature development for Player game designEvangelise core gameplay features across the project, develop best practices for the designers to utilise in their contentEnsure that players can understand and use the features in fun and compelling waysAnalyse, validate and incorporate feedback from the team and external user testingCollaborate in cross-discipline pods to implement, tune and balance gameplayAuthor and maintain design documentationLeadershipLead a team of designers to shape the Player\’s experience within the gameProvide coaching and mentoring to the teamEmpower the team to deliver high quality workCollaborate with Production to deliver features, systems and assets, on time and to required qualityWhat We\’re Looking For: Passion for owning and iterating on fun mechanics that will engage playersExperience and deep working knowledge of balance tuningCross-disciplinary collaboration is second nature to you, and you know how to use diverse opinions to bring the best out of your featuresExperience working with Unreal EngineShipped one or more AAA game titles in a Lead Gameplay / 3Cs Design role or similarAbility to drive prioritisation and scheduling of work for the whole departmentStrong collaboration skills, able to work well with team members from other disciplines and in other locationsStrong documentation skills, proficiency with Wiki systems or Confluence is a plusHangar 13 prides itself on the diversity of its team members, partners, and communities. For this reason, we remain committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all aspects of the employment relationship, from recruitment and hiring through compensation, benefits, discipline and termination.As an equal opportunity employer, we are also committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation(s) to participate in the job application and/or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need to request reasonable accommodation.Discover Other Jobs From 2K Czech / Hangar 13 GDS Prague 2025Opening the doors to the game industryGDS Prague takes place under the auspices of the Deputy Mayor of Prague 4, Mr. Filip Vácha.Conference is organized by Eventia s.r.o. and Active Radio a.s. The official ticket seller is Eventia s.r.o. Terms & Conditions (CZ)Financed by European Union – Next Generation EU

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