Lead Systems Designer

Insomniac Games

. Manage, mentor, and direct a team of Systems Designers, including coaching, career development, performance management, hiring, interviewing, and training .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • California • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing and mentoring teams of Systems Designers while overseeing the design and implementation of gameplay systems. Proficient in using level editing tools and scripting languages to enhance game mechanics and ensure quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Team ManagementGameplay Systems DesignLevel Editing ToolsScripting SkillsInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Gameplay Systems DesignPrototypingIterationLevel Editing ToolsScripting3D ModelingBlueprint ScriptingGame BalanceGame MechanicsDesign Standards

Soft Skills

MentoringPerformance ManagementEffective CommunicationCollaborationCreative Problem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Unreal EngineUnityMayaMicrosoft Office SuiteAdobe Illustrator

Industry Keywords

Gameplay SystemsGame DesignPlayer MechanicsWorld SimulationEconomyProgressionGame DevelopmentDesign DocumentationCreative EnvironmentQuality Targets

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

UnityUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, mentor, and direct a team of Systems Designers, including coaching, career development, performance management, hiring, interviewing, and training
Oversee and directly perform design, prototyping, iteration, and polish of gameplay systems including player mechanics, non-combat systems, world simulation, economy, progression, and game balance
Prototype, implement, and iterate gameplay systems using proprietary internal tools and scripting systems
Lead development pods of cross-discipline contributors as needed
Collaborate with Gameplay Programming, Design Director, Game Director, Project Management, and other studio Systems Design staff
Write and update gameplay system documentation and create tutorial videos
Plan and maintain systems design schedules, priorities, milestones, and work assignments
Review work in progress, gather feedback, drive iteration and quality, and ensure milestone quality targets
Create, track, and enforce design standards and metrics across the game experience
Run brainstorms and reviews, build buy-in and alignment, and champion design vision and values
Create a safe, supportive, and creative work environment
Perform other managerial and creative duties as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Intermediate knowledge and experience with level editing tools and scripting (Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar editors)
Intermediate knowledge of Maya or other major 3D modeling programs
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Very good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with team members and other developers
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Background check at offer stage for new employees
Adobe Illustrator experience and UE4 Blueprint scripting skills are a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Background check conducted at the offer stage for all new employees
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