Systems Design Lead - RPG in London

Homa is a global mobile game developer and publisher creating games people love. We partner with studios and internally develop games, having launched over 80 titles, reached over 2 billion downloads, and seen our game All in Hole break into the global top‐50 grossing charts.

With deep expertise in product and technology, we built Homa Lab, our proprietary platform that gives developers the market intelligence, data tools, and game tech, with AI built‐in, to find product‐market fit fast and scale mass‐market games into lasting experiences players enjoy for years.

As a Lead Systems Designer, you will play a key role in shaping the core gameplay systems of our upcoming RPG title. You will report directly to the Design Director and partner closely with Product, Engineering, Analytics, and UX to drive long‐term engagement, deliver meaningful player choices, and define how Homa grows this new experience.

• Designing and owning core progression systems (characters, skills, gear, upgrades) – ensuring depth, clarity, and long‐term player investment.
• Creating engaging combat systems and gameplay loops that feel satisfying, strategic, and replayable.
• Designing and balancing game economies, reward structures, and resource flows to support healthy progression and retention.
• Evaluating system performance with Product and Analytics, iterating based on KPIs, data insights, and player feedback.
• Writing and maintaining clear design documentation, feature specifications, and implementation guidelines to support smooth execution.
• Partnering with Engineering and UX to prototype, validate, and refine gameplay features.
• Supporting live operations with scalable systems and content‐driven retention mechanics.
• Mentoring junior designers and contributing to design best practices and team growth.

• 4‐6 years of experience in Game Design, with a strong focus on systems design.
• Experience shipping or working on midcore or RPG titles, preferably free‐to‐play.
• Expertise in progression, combat systems, or economy balancing, with a deep understanding of how these systems interact.
• Understanding of F2P design principles, player retention loops, and live game systems.
• Strong analytical mindset, with experience using game KPIs to guide design decisions.
• Ability to own system‐level features end‐to‐end, collaborating cross‐functionally to drive impact.
• Excellent documentation, problem‐solving, and communication skills.
• Passion for RPGs and crafting meaningful, long‐lasting player experiences.

At Homa, we prioritise talent, energy, and determination over traditional credentials. We believe true innovation comes from diverse perspectives, deep collaboration, and curiosity without limits.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Depending on your location, you will enjoy a range of perks such as insurance, meal vouchers, public transport, gym memberships, and more.
• Paris HQ Access: Enjoy a desk at our private office in a well‐located WeWork building.
• Coworking Access: You will have access to WeWork spaces throughout Europe.
• Global Team: Collaborate in English with top‐tier talent from 35+ countries.
• Team Gatherings: Join us for occasional team gatherings and off‐site retreats.
• Performance Reviews: Every six months, we reflect on your progress and align on clear development goals.
• Equipment Support: We will provide everything you need to do your best work.

We primarily hire within European time zones (UTC to UTC+3). If you are based there – or planning to be – we would love to hear from you!