Lead Systems Designer - Star Trek Fleet Command

GB - London, United Kingdom. Posted 3 months ago

The role

You will lead the feature pipeline and direct designers and UX specialists to create player experiences. You will build and refine gameplay focused on resource generation, spending, time gating, and power growth.

What you will do

Direct designers and UX specialists in crafting experiences
Guide teams through the creative process to hit game vision
Build and refine gameplay experiences for resource generation, spending, time gating, and power growth
Create systems for player agency and long-term investment
Manage and mentor designers in systems and economy design
Shape the design process to meet player standards
Use Excel and Google Sheets to model economies and progression pacing
Collaborate with Designers, Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineers
Evaluate performance using data, player feedback, and playtest experience
Plan for long-term content extensibility and system health

Required qualifications

2+ years of game design leadership experience
Proven experience in F2P systems design and progression modelling
8+ years of experience designing systems or economies for live, F2P games
Confident people manager and mentor
Experience with concept, game progression, interface, monetisation, and retention
Track record of delivering features balancing player fun, engagement, and monetisation
Ability to translate KPI targets and data into design direction
Mastery of spreadsheets
Confidence in balancing power curves, pacing, and resource flow
Experience working cross-functionally and navigating live production environments
A positive, thoughtful, and collaborative approach to game development
Résumé/CV must be written in English

Nice to have

Deep understanding of the 4X genre with specific experience in F2P 4X
Familiarity with SQL, scripting, or simulation tools
Love for Star Trek, sci-fi, or highly strategic social games
Previous work on alliance or co-op systems in large-scale games

About the company

Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company. It develops, publishes, and live-operates a diversified portfolio of games including MONOPOLY GO!, Pokémon GO, and Star Trek Fleet Command.