Lead Game Designer [Disney Dreamlight Valley]
Job Description
Lead the design vision for Disney Dreamlight Valley, creating engaging life-simulation gameplay, memorable player experiences, and exciting new content that brings iconic Disney worlds and characters to life.
What it means on a daily basis
- Define and evolve the gameplay vision together with the Creative Director and design leadership.
- Own the design of new gameplay features, mechanics, activities, and content updates from concept to release.
- Pitch innovative features and content packs, then lead their prototyping and implementation.
- Collaborate closely with Art, UI/UX, Economy, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure features meet both creative and gameplay goals.
- Create and maintain clear game design documentation, balancing data, and implementation guidelines.
- Implement and iterate game content using engine tools while testing, debugging, and refining the player experience.
- Mentor and support Game Designers, helping grow the team's expertise and design quality. What success will look like
- Players enjoy meaningful, polished gameplay updates that enhance the Disney Dreamlight Valley experience.
- Features are delivered on time while meeting creative, technical, and quality expectations.
- The design team is aligned around a clear vision and continuously raising the quality of the game.
- Cross-functional teams collaborate efficiently under your design leadership.
Who you would be working with
You'll work closely with the Creative Director, Game Manager, Designers, Artists, UI/UX Designers, Economy Designers, Gameplay Programmers, Producers, QA, and Disney licensors to bring new experiences to millions of players worldwide.
Your recruitment journey
- First interview: Recruiter
- Test assessment: Test task/ Portfolio / Design discussion
- Team interview: Hiring Manager & Team
Qualifications
Where this role can take you
This role offers the opportunity to shape one of Gameloft's flagship Disney titles while growing into broader creative leadership and influencing the future direction of live-service game development.
What you need to succeed
- Proven experience shipping successful PC and/or console games as a Game Designer.
- Strong expertise in gameplay systems, player experience, and feature design.
- Deep understanding of game development pipelines and design methodologies.
- Experience leading complex features from concept through release.
- Excellent communication, pitching, and presentation skills.
- Ability to make strategic design decisions and align multidisciplinary teams.
- Professional English and the ability to collaborate within a Ukrainian-speaking team.
Nice to have
- Experience with Unity Editor and rapid prototyping tools.
- Experience working on licensed IPs.
- Background in scriptwriting, narrative design, or video direction.
Who you are
- A creative leader who inspires others through vision and collaboration.
- Passionate about building memorable player experiences.
- Proactive, ownership-driven, and comfortable making high-impact decisions.
- Curious, adaptable, and always looking for ways to improve gameplay.
- A collaborative mentor who enjoys helping teammates grow.
Additional Information
Loots & Perks
- Remote work possibility in a global product company;
- Competitive salary based on your qualifications and experience;
- 21 days of paid vacation and 5 paid sick days, plus national holidays;
- Medical insurance and access to psychologist support;
- Parental leave support;
- Access to an internal learning platform with courses, training programs, and certifications;
- Employee Referral Program with bonuses;
- Full technical support and equipment provided.
Join a global gaming company with 25+ years of experience, a diverse portfolio of successful titles, a people-first culture, and passionate teams dedicated to creating unforgettable player experiences.
How to proceed
Apply with your CV and portfolio showcasing shipped titles, gameplay systems, or feature ownership. We'd love to learn how you've helped create exceptional player experiences.