Datcroft Games boasts over 10 million amazing players around the world, with over 7 million registered accounts in just one of our games (Fragoria). We have created huge gaming worlds from scratch, resulting in self-sufficient virtual communities with endless gameplay and lifespan. We have also published and supported high-quality content in partnership with leading media companies around the world.

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Datcroft Games is looking for a Game Designer passionate about creating beautiful game worlds. The role involves designing Midcore Action Games with synchronous PvP, unique game mechanics, and epic bosses. Responsibilities include designing game mechanics, creating documentation, and analyzing game data. The ideal candidate will have in-depth knowledge of game design, strong mathematical skills, and experience with relevant tools. The role also includes designing and presenting ideas, a desire to learn, and the ability to communicate effectively. The company offers a competitive salary, a cozy office, and relocation assistance.

Here at Datcroft Games we are passionate about beautiful game worlds. When creating our games, we use the latest technology to deliver beauty and perfection to our players. Datcroft boasts over 10 million amazing players around the world, with over 7 million registered accounts in just one of our games (Fragoria). We have created huge gaming worlds from scratch, resulting in self-sufficient virtual communities with endless gameplay and lifespan. We have also published and supported high-quality content in partnership with leading media companies around the world. We are seeking a professional Game Designer who is interested in the following areas of game development: - Midcore Action Games with active synchronous PvP, deep meta and hardcore high-level content in the form of clan wars. - Unique game mechanics, new classes, new modes and maps with thoughtful gameplay design. - Design mechanic of epic bosses, dungeons and monsters. - Deep monetization, balanced economy, special offers system. - Creation of special international holiday-themed events. - Regularly adding new content and operating a global game. - Esports at the international level. - Thoughtful fantasy lore, serious scripts and responsible humor. The ideal candidate has the following combination of soft and hard skills: - In-depth knowledge of game design (game cycles, flow theory, balance, economics, probability theory, chests and loot boxes, modern trends and relevant mechanics in different genres). - High level of mathematical and logic abilities. - The ability to correctly write game design documentation with specific goals (description of features for the team, technical specifications for artists and programmers, reports for producers). - Knowledge of XML, experience implementing configs. - High levels of responsibility and independence, self-management skills. - The ability to design and present your ideas. - Desire to learn and willingness to communicate. - Experience with Confluence, Jira, GIT. - An understanding of the modern gaming market, especially F2P games. - Intermediate or higher-level English. The following will give you an advantage: - Past participation in the development of successful games, especially mobile ones. - Unity knowledge and code writing skills. - SQL knowledge and gaming analytics experience. - Significant experience playing MOBAs, especially on mobile. - Project management skills and an understanding of the concept. - Portfolio of your own games / ready-made prototypes that can be demonstrated. To be invited for an interview, you must complete a test task. We offer: - Work in a large international company with offices in Russia, Serbia, and the USA. - Competitive salary at market level and registration according to the Labor Code of the Russian Federation. - Experts working on major gaming projects who are ready to share their knowledge and become mentors. - A cozy office in the center of Voronezh, with cookies, coffee, and perks you would expect from any large company (including a room with exercise machines) - Relocation assistance if you are from another city or country.

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