Abrakam is an independent studio in Liège, Belgium, founded on the belief that innovation is king in the fiercely competitive Steam market. We self-published our hit CCG Faeria in 2017 and saw success because of its fresh take on the genre. Now, we are working on a highly confidential project, a 4X light deckbuilder.

Abrakam is looking for an experienced Game Designer to work on a large-scale 4X strategy game. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of strategy games, systemic design, player motivation, and long-term progression loops. They should be comfortable working on complex interconnected systems and collaborating closely with designers, developers, artists, and production.

$Role description

• Design and specify systems for a 4X strategy game, including economy, progression, diplomacy, conflict, factions, and events.
  
• Balance complex systems while keeping them clear, readable, and satisfying for players.
  
• Write clear design documentation, feature briefs, and balancing notes.
  
• Playtest, iterate, and improve features based on feedback, data, and player expectations.
  
• Identify design risks, edge cases, and opportunities for improvement.
  
• Collaborate with designers, artists, developers, and producers to ensure high-quality implementation.
  
• Help us create strategy experiences that resonate with players through a strong understanding of the genre.
  

$Requirements

• At least 2 years of professional experience as a Game Designer.
  
• Proven experience designing complex game systems.
  
• Strong familiarity with 4X, grand strategy, strategy, simulation, or management games.
  
• Ability to reason clearly about economy, pacing, balance, progression, and player incentives.
  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to write clear and actionable design documentation.
  
• Comfortable working with technical constraints and implementation details.
  
• Able to work effectively with deadlines and take ownership of assigned features.
  
• Fluent in English.
  
• Able to work on site (Liège, Belgium)
  

$Plusses

• Familiarity with sci-fi genres
  
• Experience working on strategy, card, or simulation games.
  
• Experience with scripting languages, Unity, or Git.
  
• Familiarity with live games, DLC development, or long-term content support.
  
• Good writing / storytelling skills.
  
• French speaker.
  

$We offer

• Team building and company activities.
  
• Meal vouchers.
  
• Relocation assistance.
  
• Board-games library.
  
• Zero crunch policy.
  

If you are interested, please send your curriculum vitae and any relevant portfolio, design samples, or examples of systems you have worked on.

A l'attention de : Recruitment manager