Game Director (New Game)

The successful applicant will be able to work at our Kharkiv office, Lviv office, Warsaw office, Barcelona office or remotely from Europe.

Plarium is an international developer of award-winning mobile and desktop games. More than 1200 of our specialists work remotely or at offices in Israel, Ukraine, Poland, and Spain.

RAID: Shadow Legends, Mech Arena, and our other 18 massive titles unite more than 500 million players worldwide. With over 16 years’ experience, we strive for boundary-pushing gameplay and graphics. We pair this with our dedication to innovation through analytics, marketing, and community interaction.

We are looking for an experienced, self-driven Game Director to take ownership of a brand-new mobile game from its earliest days. The game is based on the RAID: Shadow Legends IP.

You will be responsible for defining the game’s creative and product vision, leading early product discovery, research, and prototyping efforts. This is an opportunity to build a successful game from the ground up, and assemble the team behind it.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the creative and product vision, identifying market opportunities, establishing USPs, and shaping the product concept
• Lead a cross-functional team of game designers, artists, and developers, setting clear direction and aligning the team around shared goals
• Drive the prototyping process, turning ideas and hypotheses into playable experiences while defining success metrics and validating concepts
• Analyze playtest results, player feedback, and product metrics to guide decisions and refine the game experience
• Shape and document game systems and mechanics, from concept to implementation
• Own UX thinking: develop user scenarios, interface structures, and player journeys
• Leverage AI tools to accelerate prototyping and support the creative process

What we expect

• 3+ years of experience as Game Director, Product Lead, Product Manager, Lead Game Designer or a similar position in mobile F2P game development
• Track record of contributing to the development of multiple mobile game projects, including leading at least one mobile game through release in a product or game design leadership role
• Experience of managing game features through the full lifecycle: idea → prototype → MVP → release → analysis
• Ability to define, communicate, and evolve a compelling game vision that aligns gameplay, player experience, and artistic direction
• Strong understanding of mobile game metrics and the ability to turn data into product decisions
• Experience designing and balancing game economies, progression systems, rewards, and resource flows
• Strong ownership mindset with a proactive approach to solving problems and driving results
• Strong leadership, conflict resolution and communication skills

Desired

• Experience with soft launch or startup-stage product development
• Experience with marketability testing and early product validation
• Familiarity with AI-assisted design and prototyping workflows

What we offer

• Officially registered full-time employment
• 20 to 26 days of paid leave, depending on the country in which your employment is registered
• Medical support for you and your child along with paid leave if you or your child are sick
• Individual development plan and regular feedback
• Professional seminars, workshops, courses, and internal training programs
• Opportunity to take an interest-free loan
• Reimbursement of gym membership fees, and running club
• Opportunity for counseling with psychologists

*Note: Benefits may vary by country.