Big Time: Lead Game Designer

Salary: Market-leading, performance-based bonuses, and stock options.

Location: Fully remote.

Are you a passionate game designer with experience in live-service games? Do you have a keen eye for data and analytics to drive game design decisions? Are you ready to join a team of industry veterans and shape the next big adventure in gaming? Then this opportunity at Big Time Studios is for you.

A BIT ABOUT US

Big Time Studios is the creator of Big Time, a breakout multiplayer action RPG, and Open Loot, a Web3 gaming platform powering hundreds of thousands of players and dozens of studios. Our ecosystem combines seamless onboarding, player-owned economies, and a robust NFT marketplace. With over $300M in revenue and a growing network of partners, we are fully live, profitable, and scaling fast. Backed by veterans from Epic, Riot, Blizzard, and EA, we are building the future of gaming where players truly own what they play.

THE ROLE

As a Lead Game Designer at Big Time Studios, you will spearhead the design and evolution of core gameplay systems for our next big project. Your focus will be on balancing game mechanics, driving live operations, and leveraging analytics to optimize player engagement and retention. Your responsibilities will include iterating on progression, in-game economies, and live content updates to ensure long-term player engagement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the design and iteration of core gameplay mechanics to create deep, engaging, and scalable systems.
• Oversee live events, seasonal content, balance updates, and other live service elements to maximize player engagement and retention.
• Use player telemetry, A/B testing, and analytics to make informed design decisions that improve user experience and game balance.
• Design and maintain a dynamic in-game economy, ensuring fair and engaging progression for all types of players.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams of designers, engineers, artists, and marketing to develop, launch, and maintain compelling gameplay systems.
• Maintain detailed, up-to-date documentation on game systems, mechanics, and economy models to align with development goals.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 7+ years of game design experience, with shipped titles in live-service games (MMOs, strategy games, RPGs, or similar).
• Strong background in live operations and experience designing data-driven game updates that drive player retention.
• Proficiency in game analytics and telemetry tools, with a track record of using player data to refine and improve game systems.
• Deep understanding of in-game economies, balance, and progression systems, with experience in designing sustainable, engaging systems for online games.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading and mentoring design teams.
• Proficiency with industry-standard design and analytics tools, including spreadsheets for balancing, SQL for querying game data.
• Passion for building engaging online experiences that keep players coming back.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Fully remote work: A fully remote work environment with flexible hours and a yearly company offsite to bring the whole team together.
• Work with the best: Collaborate with gaming industry veterans who have developed games generating over $10B in combined revenue.
• Unlimited PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it. We believe in a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive compensation: Market-leading salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options.
• Comprehensive benefits: Health, dental, vision (if applicable based on location), and other wellness programs.
• Growth and impact: Be part of an early-stage project where you’ll have a major influence on the design, live operations, and overall player experience.

To find out more or apply for this role, please use the following link: Apply here