Game Designer

2 Years ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Game Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and creating engaging gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems for our upcoming titles. You will build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps, ensuring the team stays on track. You will also communicate frequently with clients and managers, and ensure cross-department visibility. You will contribute to development processes, mentor team members, and evaluate project scope. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.
Must have:
  • Casual games experience is a must.
  • At least +5 years of experience in a production role.
  • Expertise in common Production methodologies.
  • Deep understanding of game development and project management practices.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Self-starter, approaching challenges creatively.
  • An active listener, making decisions based on data.
  • A proactive outward attitude, consistently professional.
Perks:
  • A permanently remote position, allowing for flexibility.
  • The opportunity to apply your skills to diverse projects.
  • The chance to be part of an international group.
  • Opportunities for career growth and development.
  • The chance to work closely with a team.
  • Flexible working hours.
  • An inclusive culture and open communication.

Job Details

Our company is currently seeking a skilled and passionate Game Designer to join our team. As a Game Designer, you will be responsible for conceptualizing and creating engaging gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems for our upcoming titles. If you have a strong understanding of game development tools, technologies, and trends, as well as experience in game design, we would love to hear from you.

Location: Permanently remote (global)

Responsibilities:
  • Build and maintain project plans, schedules, and roadmaps. Ensure the team is on track with their deliverables.

  • Communicate frequently and effectively with clients and managers on project status, risks, and opportunities.

  • Ensure cross-department visibility is clear and dependencies are properly tracked. Ensure the impact of scope changes is understood, and the ramifications are clearly communicated.

  • Contribute to the development and refinement of the production management processes to increase studio efficiency and quality.

  • Serve as a mentor and provide leadership, information, and resources to new and existing production team members.

  • Maintain a constant awareness of game status through regular play sessions. Evaluate project scope and make recommendations to the Creative Director, Game Director, and studio leadership.

  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.


Requirements:
  • Casual games experience is a must.

  • At least +5 years of experience working in a production role where you’ve managed cross-functional teams in the creation and delivery of projects.

  • Expertise in common Production methodologies (Agile, Waterfall) as well as software (Jira, Shotgun, Excel, Project, Confluence, or equivalents).

  • Deep understanding of game development, software development process, and project management practices.

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, on both a personal and team level.

  • Self-starter. Approaches challenge creatively and methodically, seeing them through to the final resolution.

  • An active listener. Makes decisions based on data.

  • A proactive outward attitude. Consistently professional, respectful, and approachable.


What you will find working with us:
  • A permanently remote position, allowing for flexibility and convenience in terms of where you work.

  • The opportunity to apply your skills to a diverse range of projects, helping you to hone and improve them.

  • The chance to be part of an international group, giving you access to a diverse and multicultural environment.

  • Opportunities for career growth and development, including ongoing training and professional self-improvement.

  • The chance to work closely with a team of like-minded individuals in a fast-paced environment.

  • Flexible working hours, allowing you to manage your time effectively.

  • An inclusive culture and open communication, fostering a positive and supportive work environment.

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