Lead Game Designer (World of Warships: Legends)

We are looking for a Lead Game Designer to join the World of Warships: Legends team. World of Warships: Legends is a cross-platform gaming project available on consoles, PC, and mobile. It is a free-to-play naval action MMO that puts players in command of some of the most iconic ships in history. From agile destroyers to mighty battleships, players can choose from a variety of classes and nations as they battle it out on the high seas. The project is driven by highly qualified professionals who combine their talent with a passion for video games. As a result, our game has become a beloved hobby for millions worldwide, with a community that keeps growing every day!

### What will you do? - Lead the design of complex gameplay features and own them from concept through implementation. - Guide and mentor the Game Design team, helping improve design quality, workflows, hiring, and professional development. - Own and analyze key gameplay metrics, using data to identify risks, validate decisions, and uncover opportunities for improvement. - Help shape the high-level product vision and translate it into a clear gameplay direction. - Review major gameplay features across disciplines, ensuring consistency with the product vision, player experience, and project goals.

### What are we looking for? - 5+ years of professional experience in game design. - Strong knowledge of the F2P market, current trends, player expectations, and monetization principles. - Proven ability to design, balance, and improve complex game systems. - Ability to analyze game metrics and player data, identify problems and opportunities, and translate insights into design decisions. - Ability to lead design discussions, communicate decisions clearly, and align stakeholders across disciplines. - Upper-intermediate English level or higher.

### What can help you stand out? - Experience designing user interfaces and user flows. - Programming background or strong technical understanding. - Knowledge of Russian. ### Work mode - Hybrid (3 days of work from the office). - This role is eligible for relocation & immigration support. ### Benefits - Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum. - Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave). - Sick Leave. - Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits. - Premium Private Health Insurance. - Career development and education opportunities within the company. - English clubs and a platform for learning languages. - Mental well-being program (iFeel). - Commuting allowance. - Company events. - FitPass membership. - Discounts for employees. - Personal Gaming Account. - Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office. - On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks. - Seniority Awards. - Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward.

Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher specializing in free-to-play MMO games. The company is best known for its military-themed team-based titles including World of Tanks, World of Warships, and World of Warplanes, with over 200 million players worldwide.