We are looking for a Game Designer focused on meta-game and systemic design to help shape engaging long-term player experiences in a live-service, AAA console environment. You will translate high-level game vision into structured, playable systems that drive retention, competition, and meaningful progression across the player journey.
This role sits at the intersection of design, data, and live operations. You will be responsible for designing and maintaining core meta systems such as progression, matchmaking, ranking, and player economy—ensuring they work cohesively with moment-to-moment gameplay and overall product vision.
What will you do?- Design, implement, and maintain meta-game and economic systems, such as multiplayer matchmaking, ranking systems, progression, etc.;
- Assess player needs and find opportunities for improving the player experience in whichever ways are most impactful outside of the game;
- Conceptualize and create detailed game design documentation;
- Work collaboratively with the Game Director and Design Team to deliver a thrilling, high-quality product.
- Experience as a Game Designer of products with successful releases ;
- Experience designing progression, matchmaking, or social systems;
- Game design experience on live service/games-as-a-service titles in the midcore/hardcore action game sphere;
- Strong communication skills;
- A progressive critical thinker who can develop solutions to overcome the obstacles and challenges that come with new game development.
- Hybrid (3 days of work from the office).
- This role isn't eligible for relocation & immigration support.
Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include:
- Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum
- Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
- Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits
- Premium Private Health Insurance
- Career development and education opportunities within the company
- English clubs and platform for learning languages
- Mental well-being program (iFeel)
- Commuting allowance
- Company events
- FitPass membership
- Discounts for employees
- Personal Gaming Account
- Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office
- On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks
- Seniority Awards
- Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz.
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Skills Required
- Experience as a Game Designer on shipped products
- Experience designing progression, matchmaking, or social systems
- Game design experience on live-service / games-as-a-service titles (midcore/hardcore action)
- Ability to conceptualize and create detailed game design documentation
- Strong communication skills
- Progressive critical thinking and problem-solving for new game development challenges
- Experience designing and maintaining player economy and meta-game systems
What We Do
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Delivering legendary games since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the free-to-play MMO gaming industry with 5,000+ employees in multiple offices around the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles, including the top-of-the-line projects World of Tanks, World of Warships, World of Tanks Console, and World of Warships Legends, across all major gaming platforms. Today, we also actively create mobile products within the MS-1 studio that develops colorful games for mobile and portable platforms. The team's portfolio includes the World of Tanks Blitz cross-platform shooter that has been downloaded more than 120 million times worldwide. A career with our company means always meeting interesting challenges and gaining valuable experience while working with world-class experts. Take your place among our passionate and experienced team and bring out the best in yourself at Wargaming!
