About this Position
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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Nice to Have
- 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
