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Game Designer

Olive Tree Search


Job Location:

Singapore - Singapore

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 17 September 2026 (4 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 15 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Our client is a leading game development company headquartered in China with a portfolio of award-winning games enjoyed by players globally.

As part of its continued expansion in Asia the company is establishing a new game development centre in Singapore. The Singapore team will bring together diverse creative and technical talent to develop new gaming experiences for a global audience.

The organisation has a strong culture centred around creativity collaboration innovation and people and is looking for an HR professional to support the growth of its Singapore operations.

The Role

We are looking for a creative and experienced Game Designer to join a growing game development team in Singapore focused on creating innovative and engaging experiences for mobile players.

This is a highly collaborative role suited to someone who enjoys moving between ideas storytelling gameplay prototyping and player experience. You will have the opportunity to contribute to the creative direction of new game experiences and work closely with designers artists developers and other creative disciplines to bring concepts from idea to reality.

The ideal candidate is curious imaginative and commercially aware with a strong passion for games and a willingness to explore new tools and technologies including AI-assisted creative and development workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Concept & Creative Development

  • Generate and develop original game concepts themes characters storylines and gameplay experiences.
  • Translate creative ideas into clear concepts proposals and design documentation.
  • Explore new ideas and creative approaches that can differentiate the player experience.

Gameplay & Game Mechanics

  • Contribute to the design and refinement of gameplay mechanics systems and player progression.
  • Develop experiences that are intuitive engaging and aligned with the overall game vision.
  • Consider player motivation retention and engagement when shaping game features.

Collaboration

  • Work closely with game designers artists writers developers and other stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle.
  • Communicate creative concepts clearly and effectively across different disciplines.
  • Contribute constructively to a collaborative and iterative development environment.

Prototyping & Iteration

  • Create prototypes mock-ups wireframes and other visual or interactive representations to communicate ideas.
  • Participate in playtesting and user feedback sessions.
  • Analyse feedback and gameplay results then iterate designs to improve the player experience.

AI & Emerging Creative Technologies

  • Explore and apply AI-powered tools to support ideation concept development prototyping content creation and creative problem-solving.
  • Identify opportunities to use AI to improve creative workflows and accelerate experimentation while maintaining quality and originality.
  • Stay informed about emerging AI technologies and their applications within game development.
  • Collaborate with technical and creative teams to incorporate appropriate AI-enabled workflows into the development process.

Market & Player Insights

  • Stay current with mobile gaming trends emerging genres player behaviours and competitor products.
  • Analyse successful games and identify opportunities for new or differentiated player experiences.
  • Bring fresh perspectives and ideas to the creative development process.
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Game Design Art Creative Writing Interactive Media or a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
  • Relevant experience in game design creative development narrative design content design or a related gaming role.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative work game concepts gameplay design narrative development prototypes or shipped game content.
  • Good understanding of game development processes and different game genres particularly mobile gaming.
  • Strong understanding of player experience engagement and game mechanics.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to articulate and present creative ideas effectively.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work in an iterative fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrated curiosity and willingness to experiment with AI and emerging creative technologies.
  • Genuine passion for games and a strong understanding of what makes games enjoyable engaging and memorable.
Preferred Experience
  • Experience working on mobile games or live-service games.
  • Experience taking a game concept from ideation through prototyping and development.
  • Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
  • Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools for visual development ideation writing prototyping or content generation.
  • Understanding of player analytics A/B testing or data-informed game design.
  • Experience working in a cross-cultural or international game development environment.
What We Look For

We are looking for someone who is not only technically capable but also curious imaginative and willing to challenge conventional thinking.

You should enjoy asking “What if” experimenting with new ideas and turning creative concepts into experiences that players want to come back to.

This role offers an opportunity to work with a diverse team in Singapore and China to contribute to the creation of new game experiences for a global audience.

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Required Skills:

Game Design Creative Development Narrative Design Content Design Gameplay Design Prototyping User Feedback Analysis AI-powered Tools AI-assisted Creative Tools Unity Unreal Engine Player Experience Player Engagement Game Mechanics Collaboration Communication Problem-solving Cross-cultural Collaboration Mobile Gaming Live-service Games Game Development Processes Storytelling Player Analytics A/B Testing Data-informed Game Design Iterative Development Creative Concept Development Visual Development Ideation Content Generation