Lead Systems Designer

Insomniac Games

Lead Systems Designer at Insomniac managing team and overseeing design systems for game production. Responsible for quality, delivery, and growth of Systems Design team.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $152,900 - $229,300 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

UnityUnreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Accountable for design systems quality and on-time delivery
Directly supervises Systems Designers
Oversees design, prototyping, and iteration of gameplay systems
Collaborates with Gameplay Programming counterparts
Writes and updates gameplay system documentation
Maintains systems design schedule and prioritizes work
Reviews design work and drives iteration and quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

Managing and mentoring a team of Systems Designers
Prototyping and implementing gameplay systems
Intermediate knowledge of level editing tools and scripting (Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar editors)
Intermediate knowledge of Maya or other major 3D modeling programs
Adobe Illustrator experience and UE4 Blueprint scripting skills are a plus
Strong communication skills including verbal and written skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical
dental
vision
matching 401(k)
paid time off
wellness program
coveted employee discounts for Sony products

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Hard Skills & Tools

gameplay systems designprototypingiterationlevel editing toolsscriptingUnreal EngineUnityMaya3D modelingUE4 Blueprint scripting

Soft Skills

team managementmentoringcommunicationverbal skillswritten skills