Game Designer Lead at Gameloft

Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

05 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Game Design, Leadership, Gameplay Systems, Balancing, UI/UX, Player Experience, Mobile Game Design, Data-Driven Design, Live Ops, Agile Execution, English Communication, Creative Vision, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Team Mentorship, Concept Validation

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company Description Gameloft Indonesia is part of the global Gameloft, a game developer and publisher with 25+ years of experience and titles enjoyed by millions worldwide. Our Yogyakarta studio, established in 2010, is home to 300+ skilled game makers and continues to grow as a key studio in Southeast Asia. Based in Yogyakarta, we work in a hybrid setup that balances collaboration and flexibility. We're a close-knit team in one of Indonesia's most livable cities, a cultural and arts hub with an inspiring, creative energy and a quality of life that's hard to match As a trusted co-development partner, we contribute to projects like Disney Dreamlight Valley Apple Arcade and manage the SongPop franchise, building high-quality games for a global audience. Job Description This is not a role where you follow someone else’s design philosophy. You define it for a studio building credibility to earn bigger mandates, with you as a central reason it gets there. What is this role all about? Gameloft Indonesia is on an upward trajectory, earning trust with HQ through the quality of what we ship. As Lead Game Designer, you sit at the center of that shift. You don’t just manage a team. You mold and shape it into a design organization, defining how game design works across the studio, from how ideas are created to how they scale into published live products You won’t just manage a team, you will shape and elevate it into a true design organization, defining how game design operates across the studio, from idea creation to scaling into shipped products. Your vision sets the direction. Your team turns it into reality. And the results define what the studio is entitled to build next. This is a leadership role with real weight: creative, organizational, and strategic, with the expectation that you stay close enough to the craft to shape decisions directly. What will you do? Set the bar for gameplay, UX, balancing, and player experience, and ensure every project moves toward it. You don’t inherit a finished team, you evolve it. Raising the bar, developing skills, and shaping how designers think, create, and collaborate, aligning the team with the studio’s long-term goals and industry evolution. Guide early-stage exploration, validate ideas, and shape concepts that can scale into viable productions. Step into projects when needed, solving complex design problems, unblocking teams, and raising quality. Identify high-potential designers and build a skilled Live Ops core that can sustain long-term game performance. Build processes, workflows, and best practices that scale across multiple projects and collaborations. Be the bridge across teams and studios, as a peer with Producers, Studio Leadership, and other Gameloft studios, ensuring alignment, clarity, and effective collaboration. Act as a voice of the studio in the local game dev ecosystem and build a bigger presence in the industry. Qualifications What are we looking for? Someone who can hold a clear creative vision and make an entire team capable of executing it 6+ years in game design, with experience as Lead or Senior GD on mobile titles Shipped at least 2 released games in a lead or senior design capacity Deep experience across gameplay systems, balancing, UI/UX, and player experience Ability to turn complex ideas into clear, actionable direction Experience leading and motivating design teams Deep understanding of the mobile game market, trends, and player behavior Well-developed data-driven mindset: able to translate metrics, player feedback, and market signals into design improvements Comfortable balancing long-term vision with iterative, agile execution Good communication skills in English for cross-studio collaboration You’ll stand out if you also bring experience on PC or console, a solid technical foundation (scripting or programming fundamentals), familiarity with standard production tools (Jira, Confluence, Miro), or a formal background in Game Design, Computer Science, or related fields. While none of these are required, they will help you get up to speed faster and start contributing sooner Additional Information Why Gameloft Indonesia? Own the vision from day one Step into real creative ownership. Shaping direction, not inheriting it. Create for a global stage Your work reaches players worldwide, with Gameloft titles enjoyed by hundreds of millions. Be part of a studio in ascent Join a growing force where your work doesn’t just ship, it shapes the future of what we create next. Create your best work in Yogyakarta A city where art, culture, and everyday life inspire creativity paired with a cost of living that supports focus, growth, and balance. What do you get? Work flexibly, perform at your best A flexible hybrid setup with two on-site days per week, aligned with your team, so you can focus where you do your best work. Pay that recognizes your contributions Motivation-based and game bonuses that recognize the value you bring, not just the work you deliver. Comprehensive health coverage, for you and yours Private health insurance for you and your family, fully supported by BPJS Health and Social coverage for long-term security. For expats, this also includes the BPJS Employment retirement savings (JHT) program, which can be withdrawn at the end of your employment. Annual 13th-month salary A guaranteed additional month’s salary each year as part of your total rewards. A culture that celebrates people From meaningful team events to well-designed everyday perks, we invest in moments that make work more than just work. A trusted partner in your journey A trusted HR People Partner who supports you with assistance, confidentiality, and consistency. A smooth landing in Yogyakarta (for expats) Relocation support including three months of housing, a motorcycle, and a curated city guide to help you settle in and feel at home. Build connections across borders Language programs designed both ways, with English classes for local hires and Bahasa Indonesia for expats, to improve collaboration across cultures. A portfolio is required. Please include a work link in your application; submissions without one may not be reviewed. Wondering what to expect in our recruitment process? We’ve got all the details ready for you PROCESS Take a look—it’s simple and transparent! Curious about the great perks of joining our team? Don’t miss out—check them out PERKS and see what’s waiting for you! For more information go to www.gameloft.com Manager Role: Yes Work Model: Hybrid Platform: Cross-Platform

Responsibilities

Define the design philosophy and lead the design organization to elevate the quality of shipped products. Set standards for gameplay, UX, and balancing while mentoring designers and collaborating with studio leadership.