Principal Game Designer

职位描述

About the Hiring Team

Level Infinite is Tencent’s global gaming brand. It is a global game publisher offering a comprehensive network of services for games, development teams, and studios around the world.

We are dedicated to delivering engaging and original gaming experiences to a worldwide audience, whenever and wherever they choose to play while building a community that fosters inclusivity, connection, and accessibility. Level Infinite also provides a wide range of services and resources to our network of developers and partner studios around the world to help them unlock the true potential of their games.

What the Role Entails

Collaborate closely with partner studios on the development of their AAA games

Help define, strengthen, and protect the creative vision, gameplay pillars, and player promise of each project

Provide creative insight, strategic direction, and actionable feedback to design and leadership teams

Identify opportunities to strengthen both individual projects and the broader portfolio of partner studio games

Identify creative risks early, and help teams navigate practical trade-offs

Contribute hands-on to game design work when needed, supporting teams directly on key challenges or opportunities

Mentor design leadership and help raise the overall quality bar across partner teams

Travel regularly to meet and work with teams across Europe, building strong partnerships and identifying where support can have the greatest impact

Who We Look For

10+ years of experience in game development

3+ years in a creative senior leadership role, such as Lead Designer, Creative Director, Game Director, or equivalent

2+ shipped AAA PC and Console shooter or action games

Strong experience on at least one shipped online, multiplayer, or live-service title

Deep understanding of multiplayer systems design across PvP, PvE, and co-op

Strong knowledge of game economies and monetization models, including free-to-play, battle passes, and live-service content strategies

Proven ability to operate at both strategic vision level and hands-on execution level

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across multidisciplinary teams and senior leadership

Ability to give clear creative direction while balancing player experience, production realities, and business goals

Ability to provide clear, constructive, and actionable feedback without becoming overly abstract or theoretical

Willingness to travel and collaborate directly with partner studios across Europe

Location State(s)

Poland-Warsaw

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is PLN255,600.00 to PLN433,200.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign-on payment, relocation package, variable payment, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Tencent provides a range of benefits designed to support our employees' health, financial security, and wellbeing. Subject to the terms and conditions of local plans and eligibility criteria, our benefits include:

● Health & Protection: Medical, life, and disability insurance coverage, subject to local eligibility and plan availability, to support employees and their families against health-related risks.

● Retirement Support: Participation in the Company’s pension plans, where applicable, as part of long-term financial planning.

● Leave & Time Off: Leave entitlements are provided in accordance with local legislation and Company policy. This includes annual leave, sick leave, and parental leave (maternity, paternity, and related leave), volunteer leave or long-service leave,etc. In some locations, employees may also be eligible for additional Company-provided leave or leave-related benefits, depending on local practice and eligibility rules which may be subject to applicable local laws at all times.

● Wellbeing & Lifestyle: Support for physical and mental health, which may include gym support, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), commuting and working meal benefits, and tax-efficient programs (such as bike leasing) based on local practices.

Specific benefit offerings may vary depending on work location, employment status, position level, and length of service with the Company, and are subject to local policies and eligibility criteria which may be amended at the absolute discretion of the Company at all times.

Tencent is committed to ensuring equal pay for equal work and work of equal value between women and men. Our aim is that our workforce will be truly representative of all sections of society and that each worker feels respected and able to give their best. The job requirements and salary range for this job have been established through a gender-neutral job evaluation and classification process. This process objectively assesses the skills, responsibility, effort and working conditions required for each job. This systematic approach ensures fair pay regardless of who performs the work. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of their sex, race or ethnicity, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Work Location: Poland-Warsaw