Hiring: Lead Designer Company: Side Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 11:20:43 Target Skills & Keywords : Design System, Quality Assurance, Stakeholder Management, Systems Design About the job Experience: •30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 20 studios in 14 countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia. Required Skills: •Whether you're currently a Lead Designer ready for a broader challenge or an established Design Director looking to work across multiple projects and genres, this is an opportunity to have a meaningful impact on both client outcomes and Side's growing co-development practice. •Lead the design vision and execution across co-development projects, acting as the primary design partner for both internal teams and client stakeholders. •Drive gameplay, systems, level, and technical design initiatives from concept through delivery. •Collaborate closely with engineering, art, production, and QA teams to create engaging, high-quality player experiences. •Provide creative leadership, mentorship, and feedback to designers across multiple disciplines. •Prototype, validate, and iterate on gameplay features, progression systems, level layouts, and player engagement mechanics. •Review and improve gameplay flow, combat encounters, boss experiences, and overall game balance, with a particular focus on FPS and action-oriented experiences. •Identify design risks early, solve complex production challenges, and ensure design quality is maintained throughout development. Qualifications: •Confident client-facing communicator, able to present design solutions, manage stakeholder expectations, and build trusted relationships with development partners. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!