Associate Game Designer

PlaySimple

Job Summary

PlaySimple Games is seeking an Associate Game Designer to contribute to all aspects of game development, from concept to launch. Responsibilities include designing, balancing, and analyzing game features; collaborating with designers, product managers, artists, and engineers; communicating designs to stakeholders; creating and maintaining game documentation; and conducting playtests to gather feedback. The ideal candidate possesses a passion for casual games, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, narrative development abilities, and understanding of game production processes. Experience in casual game design and balancing is essential. Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills are required.

Must Have

  • Design, balance, analyze game features
  • Collaborate with team members
  • Communicate designs effectively
  • Create game documentation
  • Conduct playtests and gather feedback
  • Understanding of casual game design

Job Description

Role: Associate Game Designer


Position Summary

Do you want to own and shape all the elements of a great game: its setting, structure, rules, story flow, characters, interface design, and modes of play? 
Would you like to be part of a fun, driven, fast-paced team? PlaySimple Games is looking for
Associate Game Designers who can take games all the way from concept development to delivery. If you have a great passion for games, enjoy building things from scratch, and have the ability to break through hurdles to drive ideas through to completion, you’ll love this job.



Requirements

What’s required of you

  • Design, balance and analyze new and existing features 

  • Collaborate with designers, product managers, artists and engineers to create a fun gaming experience

  • Communicate designs to key stakeholders 

  • Create and maintain game documentation 

  • Organize and conduct play tests to get feedback for new feature prototypes


What we are looking for

  • Understanding of casual games 

  • Experience with game systems design and balancing for casual games 

  • Passion for video games, including mobile games 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 

  • Storytelling and narrative development skills 

  • Understanding of all processes involved in game production

  • Strong interpersonal skills, and a track record of teamwork



6 Skills Required For This Role

Team Management Communication Concept Development Storytelling Prototyping System Design