Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring a
Lead Designer, Remote - Germany

Summary

The job is for a Lead Designer at Neon Koi, a PlayStation Studio in Berlin or Helsinki. The role involves leading a design team, creating a design vision, mentoring designers, overseeing the design process, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 8+ years of design experience, including 3+ years in a managerial role
• In-depth understanding of action games and comprehensive knowledge across all stages of live game development and operations
• Proven track record of successfully shipping at least one action game
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Combines a creative mindset with strong analytical abilities
• Collaborative nature with a commitment to delivering exceptional leadership experiences to the team

Responsibilities

• Lead brainstorming sessions and collaborate with the wider game team to generate designs
• Develop and communicate a clear, cohesive design vision that aligns with the overall game vision
• Provide direction and mentorship to a team of designers
• Oversee and guide the design process, ensuring that each element contributes to the game vision
• Create and maintain design documents
• Communicate designs and decisions to cross-functional teams, fostering alignment and collaboration
• Lead the development of prototypes, validating and iterating on designs
• Collaborate closely with the development team to implement, test, and refine features and content throughout development
• With the Product team, conduct player research and analyze feedback, informing design decisions to enhance the player experience
• Stay informed of industry trends and competitor games, ensuring the game remains innovative and competitive
• Work closely with QA teams to identify and address design-related issues, ensuring a polished and bug-free experience

Preferred Qualifications

A passion for game design and possesses a deep love for video games

Benefits

• Annual bonus
• Lunch benefits
• Budget towards commuting costs
• Fitness benefits
• Home internet / mobile phone plan
• Educational budget: for language learning, self-training, attending conferences, buying games and books etc
• Financial and practical assistance with relocation through our relocation partner and a relocation budget
• Twice yearly off-sites
• PBG - Pizza, beer and games on the last Friday of every month
• 30 days holiday plus additional days for Wellness and between Christmas and New Year
• Access to PlayStation products and games