Lead Systems Designer

Scopely is looking for a Lead Systems Designer to join our Star Trek Fleet Command team in Barcelona on a hybrid basis. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play, every day – whether in our work environments alongside talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing, and innovating in the mobile games industry, connecting millions of players around the world daily. Star Trek Fleet Command is a standout success in the gaming industry. Launched in 2018, our in-house developed 4X MMO has continually evolved, earning its place as one of the top-grossing games on the market. Our next chapter is bold: we’re evolving the traditional 4X experience in STFC — and we need a bold design leader to shape the content and loops our players engage with on a daily basis. What You Will Do As a Lead Designer on STFC, you’ll own the standards, direction, and experiences that define how millions of players experience growth and mastery across our monthly content releases and beyond.
* Become the design owner and leader behind the feature pipeline, directing designers and UX specialists in crafting compelling experiences for our players
* Guide teams through the creative process, ensuring they can hit the vision of the game and deliver upon player and product needs with accuracy
* Get your hands dirty through direct involvement in building and refining novel gameplay experiences focused on resource generation, spending, time gating, and power growth
* Create systems that foster meaningful player agency and long-term investment
* Manage and mentor designers in systems and economy design to elevate our standards and craft incredible experiences
* Shape the design process to ensure the standards of players are met and exceeded
* Use tools (Excel, Google Sheets) to model economies and progression pacing
* Collaborate with Experienced, driven and passionate Designers, Product Managers, Analysts, and Engineers to implement features which aim to advance the genre
* Evaluate performance using data, player feedback, and your own playtest experience
* Design for scale: plan for long-term content extensibility and system health What We're Looking For
* 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 (preferably MMO, 4X, or strategy genres)
* Confident people manager and mentor, that is able to grow & nurture talent
* Experience with all aspects of game design discipline: concept, game progression, interface, monetization, and retention
* A proven track record of delivering features that balance player fun, engagement, and monetisation
* Ability to translate KPI targets and data into design direction for teams
* Mastery of spreadsheets and 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 Bonus Points
* 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 At Scopely, we create games for everyone
- and want to ensure that the people behind our games reflect that We are committed to creating a diverse, supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and welcome individuals from all backgrounds to join us & embrace the adventure About Scopely Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world’s most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time “MONOPOLY GO” and “Pokémon GO,” along with “Stumble Guys,” “Star TrekTM Fleet Command,” “MARVEL Strike Force,” “WWE Champions,” the Scrabble® franchise, “Yahtzee® With Buddies,” and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry — bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play. Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team — including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely’s position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.
S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like “MONOPOLY GO” from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Scopely Explore ga