Lead Game Designer (World of Warships: Legends)

Job Overview We are looking for a Lead Game Designer to join the World of Warships: Legends team. World of Warships: Legends is a cross-platform gaming project available on consoles, PC, and mobile. It is a free-to-play naval action MMO that puts players in command of some of the most iconic ships in history. From agile destroyers to mighty battleships, players can choose from a variety of classes and nations as they battle it out on the high seas. The project is driven by highly qualified professionals who combine their talent with a passion for video games. As a result, our game has become a beloved hobby for millions worldwide, with a community that keeps growing every day! What will you do? Lead the design of complex gameplay features and own them from concept through implementation. Guide and mentor the Game Design team, helping improve design quality, workflows, hiring, and professional development. Own and analyze key gameplay metrics, using data to identify risks, validate decisions, and uncover opportunities for improvement. Help shape the high-level product vision and translate it into a clear gameplay direction. Review major gameplay features across disciplines, ensuring consistency with the product vision, player experience, and project goals. What are we looking for? 5+ years of professional experience in game design. Strong knowledge of the F2P market, current trends, player expectations, and monetization principles. Proven ability to design, balance, and improve complex game systems. Ability to analyze game metrics and player data, identify problems and opportunities, and translate insights into design decisions. Ability to lead design discussions, communicate decisions clearly, and align stakeholders across disciplines. Upper-intermediate English level or higher. What can help you stand out? Experience designing user interfaces and user flows. Programming background or strong technical understanding. Knowledge of Russian. Work mode Hybrid (3 days of work from the office). This role is eligible for relocation & immigration support. Benefits Benefits and perks are tailored to the local market and culture. Our benefits in Belgrade include: Additional vacation days based on years of service at Wargaming: up to 5 days on top of the statutory minimum Additional paid time off (5 Personal Days, Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave) Sick Leave Compensation, Maternity Leave Benefits   Premium Private Health Insurance Career development and education opportunities within the company English clubs and a platform for learning languages Mental well-being program (iFeel) Commuting allowance Company events FitPass membership Discounts for employees Personal Gaming Account Coffee, fruits, and snacks in the office On-site canteen with subsidized prices for food and drinks Seniority Awards Referral program - you can recommend the best talents to the Company and receive a reward Please submit your CV in English to ensure smooth processing and review.  About Wargaming  Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 15 offices worldwide, including studios in Chicago, Prague, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Vilnius. Our diverse and multicultural team works together to deliver a top-class experience to millions of players who enjoy Wargaming's titles across all major gaming platforms. Our flagship products include free-to-play hits World of Tanks, World of Warships and World of Tanks Blitz. Please see Wargaming Candidate Privacy Policy for details on how Wargaming uses your personal data.