Senior Game Designer

Overview

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At Klang, we create entertainment experiences that inspire people to deepen their understanding of the emergent nature of society and collectively envision a better future. At the heart of Klang is SEED, an accessible, persistent world in which players share a history and shape a future. We provide an environment for a broad audience to belong and develop relationships in a society simulation inspired by life itself. We aspire to bring people together through engaging media experiences and by building strong communities. It\'s a super exciting project, and we are looking for your help!

What you’ll be doing

• Design, prototype, and iterate on core gameplay systems that support SEED’s simulation and economy.
• Define and balance progression, resource flows, and interdependencies between systems.
• Collaborate with data and analytics teams to evaluate system performance and player behavior.
• Work with product owners to align systems with project goals and player experience objectives.
• Create clear documentation that communicates design intent and functionality to the wider team.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the design discipline.

Who you are

• 5+ years of experience in game design, with a focus on systems, economy, or simulation design.
• Proven ability to design and balance interconnected systems in large-scale or multiplayer environments.
• Strong understanding of player motivation, progression loops, and resource economies.
• Skilled in communicating complex design concepts clearly and concisely across disciplines.
• Comfortable working in a distributed development environment.
• Fluency in English (written and spoken).
• Experience designing for MMOs, sandbox simulations, or live service games.
• Familiarity with data-driven design and economy balancing tools.
• Interest in emergent gameplay, social systems, and player agency.
• Opportunity to work on a groundbreaking project with room for professional and personal development.
• Competitive salary and 27 days of paid vacation; 3 months work-from-abroad policy; monthly public transport ticket or co-contribution to e-bike/e-moped; monthly company co-contributions to private pensions; reimbursement for physical health activities; Employee Assistance Program including mental health support and legal advice.
• Mental health support and flexible office hours (core hours).
• Hybrid working set-up (Monday-Wednesday in office; rest of the week flexible).
• Monthly team events and activities; dog-friendly office with adjustable desks and ergonomic chairs; mobile aircon units for hot summers; healthy snacks and drinks in the office.
• Virtual Stock Options (VSOP).

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design
• Industries: Computer Games

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