ABOUT YOU
We are working on a hardcore medieval sandbox MMORPG built around player-driven gameplay, crafting, resource management, territorial warfare, and complex economic and progression systems.The project features a mature and highly interconnected gameplay ecosystem and is currently undergoing an active transition to a new game engine.We are looking for a Game Designer who will help us improve existing gameplay systems, develop new mechanics, and shape the future of the project. This role requires a strong understanding of complex game systems, player behavior, and the challenges of evolving an established live MMORPG while adapting to new technology.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Design, develop, and improve gameplay mechanics and interconnected game systems.
Analyze and balance existing mechanics, including character progression, crafting, combat, resource gathering, and in-game economy.
Design new features and improve existing systems based on player feedback, gameplay data, and project priorities.
Prepare clear and detailed game design documentation, including feature specifications, balance tables, gameplay flows, and acceptance criteria.
Work closely with developers, QA, and production to ensure features are technically feasible and delivered as intended.
Identify gameplay issues, design inconsistencies, exploits, and opportunities for improvement.
Contribute to player retention, onboarding, and long-term engagement improvements.
Support the design and balancing of seasonal gameplay, PvP and PvE activities, and progression systems.
Evaluate implemented features through playtesting, feedback analysis, and available gameplay metrics.
Support gameplay design improvements and adaptations during the ongoing engine transition.
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
3+ years of professional experience in game design, preferably with multiplayer, RPG, survival, or MMO projects.
Strong understanding of systems design, progression mechanics, balancing, and game economies.
Experience working with complex, interconnected gameplay systems and understanding how changes in one system affect others.
Experience designing, maintaining, and documenting gameplay systems in established game projects.
Ability to analyze existing game mechanics and propose practical improvements.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including confidence working with spreadsheets and balance calculations.
Understanding of player motivation, retention, and long-term progression.
Ability to translate high-level design ideas into actionable requirements for development and QA.
Experience working with cross-functional game development teams.
Good written and spoken English.
Ability to work independently, take ownership of features, and prioritize solutions within technical and resource constraints.
NICE TO HAVE
Experience with MMORPGs, open-world survival games, or sandbox PvP games.
Practical experience balancing player-driven economies, crafting systems, and PvP/PvE progression.
Familiarity with hardcore sandbox games and their player communities.
Experience with live-service games, seasonal content, or long-term progression systems.
Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 (UE5).
Experience contributing to game engine migrations or major technical transitions.
Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and experience designing or improving game interfaces and player experiences.
Experience collaborating with UI/UX designers to improve gameplay usability, navigation, and accessibility.
Experience with gameplay analytics or telemetry.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, and collaborative design workflows.
Experience working with legacy systems or technically constrained projects.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of professional experience in game design, preferably with multiplayer, RPG, survival, or MMO projects.
- Strong understanding of systems design, progression mechanics, balancing, and game economies.
- Experience working with complex, interconnected gameplay systems.
- Experience designing, maintaining, and documenting gameplay systems in established game projects.
- Ability to analyze existing game mechanics and propose practical improvements.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including confidence working with spreadsheets and balance calculations.
- Understanding of player motivation, retention, and long-term progression.
- Ability to translate high-level design ideas into actionable requirements for development and QA.
- Experience working with cross-functional game development teams.
- Good written and spoken English.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of features, and prioritize solutions within technical and resource constraints.
- Experience with MMORPGs, open-world survival games, or sandbox PvP games.
- Practical experience balancing player-driven economies, crafting systems, and PvP/PvE progression.
- Familiarity with hardcore sandbox games and their player communities.
- Experience with live-service games, seasonal content, or long-term progression systems.
- Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5.
- Experience contributing to game engine migrations or major technical transitions.
- Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and experience designing or improving game interfaces and player experiences.
- Experience collaborating with UI/UX designers to improve gameplay usability, navigation, and accessibility.
- Experience with gameplay analytics or telemetry.
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and collaborative design workflows.
- Experience working with legacy systems or technically constrained projects.
Xsolla Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered fair or good in many cases, with mentions of high salary or being paid well in certain roles and markets. Market-aligned ranges for several U.S. roles indicate base pay is not out of step with peers.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is described as comprehensive for full-time employees and families, with employer-paid medical, dental, and vision noted in some U.S. postings. Positive remarks on medical coverage appear on dedicated benefits pages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited paid time off is repeatedly highlighted, alongside parental leave and remote or hybrid flexibility. These elements contribute to an overall package that many view as solid.
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What We Do
Xsolla's video game business engine helps game developers and publishers operate more efficiently and sell more games. Serving only the video game industry, Xsolla caters to businesses from indie to enterprise, with solutions that solve the complexities of distribution, marketing, and monetization so developers, publishers, and platform partners. Our goal is to increase your audience, sales and revenue. Headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices worldwide, Xsolla operates as a merchant and seller of record for major gaming entities like Valve, Twitch, Ubisoft, Epic Games, and PUBG Corporation.
