Game Designer

We are looking for a Game Designer to play a crucial role in shaping the gameplay mechanics level design & balancing economy design & balancing new systems and overall player experience of our upcoming projects. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including artists programmers writers and producers to bring your creative vision to life.

• Develop and iterate on gameplay mechanics level design & balancing economy balancing systems and features for good engagement.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design prototype and implement game features that align with the projects creative vision.
• Balance gameplay elements to ensure a satisfying difficulty curve and progression throughout the game.
• Design gameplay systems to ensure that there is always a steady path for D1-D7 retention.
• Contribute to the development of new systems and features that enhance the overall player experience.

• Create and maintain detailed design documentation including game mechanics level layouts progression systems and player interaction guidelines.
• Design and balance levels to create an engaging and satisfying gameplay experience.
• Ensure progression systems provide a steady and meaningful path for players throughout the game.

• Analyze player feedback playtest results and industry trends to refine and improve game mechanics and systems.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and provide creative input to enhance the overall game design.
• Stay current with industry trends new game releases and emerging technologies to continuously improve your design skills and apply them to the projects.

• Contribute to narrative design by integrating gameplay mechanics with storytelling elements.
• Focus on creating engaging gameplay experiences while considering player psychology and user-centered design principles.
• Help shape the overall player experience through gameplay mechanics systems progression and storytelling.

• Work closely with artists programmers writers and producers throughout the game development process.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design prototype and implement game features.
• Provide and receive constructive feedback in a collaborative environment.
• Communicate and present design ideas effectively to cross-functional teams.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in game design roles with a proven track record of designing and shipping F2P games.
• Strong portfolio showcasing your design work on released games demonstrating your ability to craft engaging gameplay mechanics and systems.
• Expertise in designing for various genres platforms and gameplay styles.
• Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Unity Unreal Engine or equivalent.
• In-depth understanding of game mechanics player psychology and user-centered design principles.
• Excellent communication presentation and teamwork skills.
• Ability to provide and receive constructive feedback in a collaborative environment.
• Leadership and mentoring experience with a passion for fostering the growth of junior team members.

• Experience designing and shipping F2P games.
• Experience working across various genres platforms and gameplay styles.
• Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams including artists programmers writers and producers.
• Experience contributing to narrative design and integrating gameplay mechanics with storytelling elements.
• Experience with leadership and mentoring of junior team members.

• Enjoy designing and iterating on gameplay mechanics systems and features.
• Have a strong understanding of level design balancing economy balancing and progression systems.
• Can create engaging gameplay experiences while maintaining a satisfying difficulty curve.
• Understand the importance of D1-D7 retention when designing gameplay and progression.
• Enjoy analyzing player feedback and playtest results to continuously improve game mechanics.
• Can translate creative ideas into practical game features through design prototyping and implementation.
• Work effectively with multidisciplinary and cross-functional teams.
• Are comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback.
• Enjoy mentoring and contributing to the growth of junior team members.

• Opportunity to shape the gameplay mechanics level design & balancing economy design & balancing new systems and overall player experience of upcoming projects.
• Opportunity to work closely with artists programmers writers and producers.
• Freedom to contribute creative input through brainstorming prototyping and game feature development.
• Opportunity to work on F2P games and contribute to engaging gameplay progression and retention.
• Exposure to industry trends new game releases and emerging technologies.

Please note: This position is for one of Playdawns clients and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client not by Playdawn.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities regardless of race color religion gender age disability or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.