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// POSTED: May 3, 2026

Design Director – Live Service, Meta

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Job Description: • Shape the design vision for key areas of the game, with a focus on Live Service systems and the broader player experience around retention, monetization, and seasonal content. • Contribute hands-on to feature designs, design documentation, and player-facing systems • Develop scalable frameworks for content, events, and systems that support long-term engagement • Partner closely with Product to align on features, goals, content, and operations • Collaborate with Creative, Product, and Franchise leads to shape the vision for seasons and their content • Work across Production, Engineering, Art, UX, and other disciplines to deliver high-quality features and content • Help establish processes and best practices for design development, iteration, and live operations • Support the growth and execution of a design team across systems, content, and other gameplay areas • Drive continuous iteration based on player data, feedback, and live performance Requirements: • Significant experience in game design, including work on live service systems, features, or player progression. • Experience working on live service games or evolving player-facing systems. • Proven ability to define and deliver feature visions, from concept through live operations. • Hands-on design expertise, with a willingness to contribute to design documentation and executional details • Strong collaboration skills, with experience working cross-functionally across Product, Engineering, Art, and Production, etc. • Experience designing and supporting content, events, or ongoing player experiences. • Strong understanding of player motivation, engagement loops, and retention principles. • Experience leading or mentoring designers, with a track record of improving team output and quality. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Passion for building high-quality player experiences. Benefits: • A generous PTO allowance • Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (separate to PTO allowance) • Private Medical & Dental Healthcare • Private Mental Health scheme • A generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance • Discretionary Studio Bonus • Top range tech for your home set up • Other benefits based on your region
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