This job has expired
This position was posted on March 23, 2026 and is likely no longer accepting applications. We've kept it here for historical reference. Check out the similar jobs below!
Job Overview
Location
Remote
Job Type
Full-time
Category
Design Manager
Date Posted
March 23, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • As a Senior Design Director at Believer Music Inc., you will lead gameplay design in close partnership with the Game Director and studio leadership to deliver best-in-class gameplay experiences, ensuring that player-first development remains at the core of every decision and that the studio’s mission to serve gamers is realized through innovative, engaging, and deeply interactive systems.
- • You will own and shape the core gameplay experience by implementing and tuning mechanics in-engine across combat, levels, encounters, characters, and progression, while partnering with studio leadership to translate creative pillars into clear, playable gameplay direction and design principles that guide the entire development team.
- • You will lead and develop game designers from associate to principal level, fostering a cohesive, high-performing design team through mentorship, performance ownership, and the establishment of craft standards that elevate both individual growth and team output.
- • You will design and own complex gameplay systems and content from early prototypes through iteration, driving rapid prototyping and playtest-driven cycles that turn player feedback into actionable design decisions, ensuring gameplay remains intuitive, responsive, and deeply engaging.
- • You will collaborate closely with artists, animators, writers, sound designers, producers, and engineers to bring gameplay to life, championing a playtest-driven culture where decisions are validated through real player experience rather than assumption, and where cross-disciplinary alignment is prioritized to deliver seamless, polished experiences.
- • You will work within a remote-friendly, globally distributed team that values diversity, inclusion, and player-centric innovation, contributing to a culture where Believers of all backgrounds can thrive professionally while creating games that resonate with the world’s most diverse gaming community.
- • In this role, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of gameplay design at a studio with a legacy of influential titles, leaving a lasting impact on player experiences while growing your leadership and technical expertise in a supportive, mission-driven environment that values both creative excellence and human connection.
🎯 Requirements
- • 12+ years in game development, including shipping and/or maintaining at least two significant titles (AAA and/or live service experience preferred)
- • 7+ years of experience leading and developing game designers, with demonstrated ownership of team performance and craft standards
- • Deep expertise in moment-to-moment gameplay design, including combat, encounters, and systems-driven experiences
- • Demonstrated hands-on experience prototyping and implementing gameplay in-engine
- • Experience in early-stage development and rapid prototyping
- • Experience scripting, modding, or other technical skills highly desired
🏖️ Benefits
- • Annual salary range: $193,000 - $330,000
- • Great compensation package and equity
- • Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance — Believer pays 100% of monthly costs for these plans
- • 10 observed holidays + 10 days for Winter Break and "Take What You Need" PTO policy
- • Remote-friendly team (#LI-Remote)
- • Commitment to expanding benefits and perks to support all Believers
Skills & Technologies
See exactly how your profile matches this role — strengths, skill gaps, and what to do about them.
About Believer Music Inc.
Believer is a San Francisco-based music and technology company that develops AI-powered tools for artists and labels. Its platform offers generative composition, stem separation, vocal synthesis, and audience analytics, aiming to streamline music creation, production, and promotion. Founded in 2022 by early YouTube and Google employees, Believer partners with rights-holders to provide royalty-sharing models and data-driven insights, helping creators monetize content across streaming, social, and gaming platforms.
Subscribe to the weekly newsletter for similar remote roles and curated hiring updates.
Newsletter
Weekly remote jobs and featured talent.
No spam. Only curated remote roles and product updates. You can unsubscribe anytime.
Similar Opportunities
4 months ago
Cengage Learning Holdings II, Inc.
3 months ago
PLAUD AI INC.
4 months ago
Nooks Platform Inc.
3 months ago