Game Design Director, Original IP (f/m/d) - Full-time or Contract

Game Design Director, Original IP (f/m/d) - Full-time or Contract Permanent employee,Full-time· Berlin

About Us #TEAMYAGER

makes computer games and is based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1999 by 5 enthusiastic gamers, we combine long-term experience with a resilient and innovative spirit. We are passionate about creating online action games with rich worlds, focused on social emergent gameplay. Our mission is to give players unique moments they can't wait to tell their friends about.

About the Role We are looking for an experienced

Game Design Director

to join our team in Berlin. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for the Game Design department, shaping the design vision and ensuring it is translated into actionable, high‑quality work. You will mentor and manage a team of designers, enabling them to deliver at a high level while fostering a healthy, collaborative, and growth‑oriented environment.

As part of the project’s management team, you will work closely with other directors and leads to solve high‑level challenges, align on strategy, and ensure the project’s success from concept to live operations.

Your Mission Department & Strategic Leadership

Spearhead and maintaina high‑performing Game Design department capable of delivering on the project’s creative and business goals

Represent the Game Design discipline at the leadership level, advocating for departmental needs and resolving cross‑functional challenges

Translate the project vision into clear design direction, ensuring alignment across teams and consistent execution

Manage and mentor game designers of all seniority levels, supporting their career development and performance

Conduct high‑quality 1:1s, provide constructive feedback, and address interpersonal or performance‑related issues with clarity and empathy

Develop designers’ interpersonal and supervision skills, including communication, conflict resolution, and problem‑solving

Foster a culture of ownership, trust, accountability, and craft excellence

Operational Excellence

Ensure design resources are allocated effectively, and designers are empowered to deliver their best work

Establish and maintain high standards for design documentation, communication, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration

Partner with production and other directors to define strategy, maintain alignment, and support a strong workplace culture

Act as a bridge between management and individual contributors, ensuring clarity, transparency, and shared understanding

Your Skill Tree

Proven experience in the game industry, including leadership roles within Game Design

Demonstrated ability to manage, inspire, and grow design teams in complex, creative environments

Strong strategic thinking skills, with the ability to balance individual, team, and project‑level goals

Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in cross‑disciplinary settings

Self‑driven, highly motivated, and able to drive impactful outcomes with minimal supervision

Deep passion for gaming culture and strong empathy for players and product needs

Strong understanding of modern software development processes and cross‑disciplinary workflows

Ready for the Quest? We support you all the way

Get settled. We offer relocation packages and budgets, providentemporary accommodation, administrativesupportand more.

We care about your work-life-balancewith competitive vacation days and core working hours.

Green travel at a discount. We have a Company Ticket benefit for the public transportation system in Berlin (BVG or DB).

We’repet friendly! Bring your bestbuddyto the office and make new friends.

We are passionate about growth

Join a diverse& creativeteam! Over 30 nationalities come together to create thrilling gaming experiences.

We´re dedicated toseeyou grow. Receive feedback, internaltrainings, workshops and Lunch & Learns and more!

We care about your well-being

(Mental)health matters. We work with various partners to provide you and your loved ones with support for mental & physical health,coachingand counselling and more!

Stay fit! We offera gymmembership forFitXgyms around Berlin. The best thing about it?There´s one just a ten-minute walk from the office! Or you can chooseE-GYM subscription for more flexibility instead.

Yum! Our equipped kitchen is stocked with beverages and freshfruitsand we hold regular team events.

Our commitment to Diversity At YAGER we believe that the best gameplay stories are those shaped by other players. We know together is better and we celebrate the uniqueness and strength found in diversity. We know that an aligned and diverse team will outperform the sum of its parts.

Market research shows that some people from less‑represented groups in gaming only apply if they meet all the requirements. But we want to encourage everyone to apply, even if they don't think they meet every single requirement. We believe having different perspectives and backgrounds is what helps our teams do their best.

Every hero has a backstory, and we welcome you to share yours with us, and become part of an inclusive team working on creating exhilarating and engaging socially emergent action games. We are committed to creating a safe working environment where a diverse mix of talented people come together to make great games for everyone and to increase diversity and inclusion in the game development industry.

Is this role Remote, Hybrid or Berlin based? This role is preferred to be on a hybrid setting on our Berlin. 100% remote is not possible, but we can discuss alternatives that involve regular visits to the office in Berlin.

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