Lead Game Designer

Scopely is looking for a superstar Lead Game Designer to join our Star Trek Fleet Command team based in Spain, Ireland, the UK, or Portugal, on a remote basis. Relocation support can be provided if you are not already based in these locations, and relocation is an option for you.

At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day – whether in our work environments alongside talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of players around the world daily.

Star Trek Fleet Command is a standout success in the gaming industry. Launched in 2018, our in-house developed 4X MMO has continually evolved, earning its place as one of the top-grossing games on the market. Our next chapter is bold: we’re evolving the traditional 4X experience in STFC — and we need a bold design leader to shape the content and loops our players engage with on a daily basis.

As a Lead Game Designer on STFC, you’ll own the standards, direction, and experiences that define how millions of players experience growth and mastery across our monthly content releases and beyond.

• Become the design owner and leader behind our content pipeline, directing designers and live ops specialists in crafting compelling experiences for our players
• Guide teams through the creative process, ensuring they can hit the vision of the game and deliver upon player and product needs with accuracy
• Get your hands dirty through direct involvement in building and refining novel gameplay experiences focused on resource generation, spending, time gating, and power growth
• Create systems that foster meaningful player agency and long-term investment
• Manage and mentor designers in systems and economy design to elevate our standards and craft incredible experiences
• Shape the design process to ensure the standards of players are met and exceeded
• Use tools (Excel, Google Sheets) to model economies and progression pacing
• Collaborate with Experienced, driven and passionate Designers, Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineers to implement features which aim to advance the genre
• Evaluate performance using data, player feedback, and your own playtest experience
• Design for scale: plan for long-term content extensibility and system health

• 2+ years of game design leadership experience
• Proven experience in F2P systems design and progression modelling
• 8+ years of experience designing systems or economies for live, F2P games (preferably MMO, 4X, or strategy genres)
• Confident people manager and mentor, that is able to grow & nurture talent
• Experience with all aspects of game design discipline: concept, game progression, interface, monetization, and retention
• A proven track record of delivering features that balance player fun, engagement, and monetisation
• Ability to translate KPI targets and data into design direction for teams
• Mastery of spreadsheets and confidence in balancing power curves, pacing, and resource flow
• Experience working cross-functionally and navigating live production environments
• A positive, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to game development

• Deep understanding of the 4X genre with specific experience in F2P 4X
• Familiarity with SQL, scripting, or simulation tools
• Love for Star Trek, sci-fi, or highly strategic social games
• Previous work on alliance or co-op systems in large-scale games

At Scopely, we create games for everyone - and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that! We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure!