Lead Content Game Designer

SportSpired Games is looking for a Lead Content Game Designer to define and drive the content strategy for our next-generation AAA sports simulator.

In this role, you will lead the Content Design team, shape the vision for in-game content, and oversee its development from concept to release. You will work closely with Art, Publishing, and Game Design teams to deliver engaging, diverse, and high-quality content aligned with player expectations and long-term product goals.

SportSpired Games is an international game studio developing next-generation sports simulators. Our team includes professionals with experience at Wargaming, MY.GAMES, Ubisoft, 343 Industries, Starbreeze, Sperasoft, and EA Sports. We are currently working on a large-scale AAA title planned for release in 2028–2029.

Lead and mentor the Content Design team, overseeing task allocation, priorities, quality, and delivery timelines
Define and evolve the content vision and roadmap in line with product strategy, player needs, and long-term game development goals
Plan and prioritize content production, balancing creative goals, technical constraints, and available resources
Own content design documentation, ensuring clear specifications, implementation requirements, and acceptance criteria
Coordinate with Production, Game Design, and other disciplines to align content scope, quality standards, and deliverables
Oversee content development from concept to implementation, ensuring consistency with the overall game experience
Track production progress, manage scope changes, identify risks, and resolve blockers
Establish and improve content design workflows, production pipelines, and team standards
Conduct design reviews, provide feedback, and support the professional development of team members
Evaluate content performance using player data, playtest results, and feedback to drive continuous improvement

4+ years of professional experience in the game industry, including at least 2 years in game content development and management
Experience developing, releasing, and maintaining content for online live-service games
Proven experience leading and mentoring a team of Content Game Designers
Experience building and improving production pipelines for different types of game content
Strong understanding of content design, production workflows, and cross-functional development processes
Ability to create clear, structured game design documentation, define requirements, and communicate actionable tasks
Experience aligning content priorities with product goals, production schedules, and available resources
Ability to evaluate content effectiveness using player data, analytics, and feedback
Strong organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Interest in sports simulation games and understanding of their audiences and player expectations
Experience working with licensed content and related production or legal constraints
Experience developing content for PC and Console games
Experience contributing to content strategy for large-scale live-service titles