Senior Game Designer

Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 2,700 people worldwide. Every month, 55 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.  

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Job Purpose:

• We are seeking a creative and adaptable Game Designer to join our team, specializing in designing games for very young target players (below 10 years old) on a big edutainment game reaching millions of players worldwide. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting engaging and educational gameplay experiences that align with client specifications and developmental needs of young children.
• You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the games meet both creative and technical requirements, ultimately delivering high-quality products that captivate and entertain our youngest audience.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and develop gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems tailored specifically for young children, ensuring they are intuitive, easy to understand, and enjoyable.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, including educational experts, to integrate educational content and ensure alignment with client's learning objectives.
• Create and maintain game design documents, including concept pitches, feature specifications, and user interface designs.
• Prototype and iterate on game concepts to refine gameplay mechanics and user interactions, considering feedback from internal teams and user testing sessions.
• Balance gameplay difficulty and complexity to accommodate the cognitive and motor skills development of young players as well as the game economy.
• Adapt and modify game design elements based on client feedback and technical constraints, maintaining flexibility throughout the design process.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in game design, particularly focusing on games for young children, to continually innovate and improve our products.

Skills & Experience:

• More than 3 years of experience in Game Design.
• Competent at English oral and written.
• Good understanding of the market and target audience of Mobile Video Games.
• Strong passion and solid video games background – knowledge of new market trends but also of retro gaming.
• Good understanding of the capabilities and benefits of different mobile devices hardware and platforms, as well as the relevant software technologies and techniques.
• Solid knowledge of Game Design including game mechanics, level design, and UI/UX.
• Experience of game reward system.
• Proven experience as a Game Designer or similar role, with a portfolio demonstrating successful projects, ideally including games for young children or educational games.
• Strong understanding of child development principles and how they relate to game design, including cognitive, emotional, and social milestones.
• Proficiency in game design tools and software, such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms
• Creativity and problem-solving skills, with a passion for creating experiences that entertain and educate young children.
• Familiarity with principles of educational game design and gamification techniques.
• Knowledge of child-friendly interface design and usability considerations.
• Experience in collaborating with data researchers to design in a data driven mindset.
• Experience with AI tools for concept documents

Attitude:

• Demonstrating flexibility of thinking and accepting positive feedbacks from others for improvement.
• Self-disciplined; demonstrating strong motivation and passion at work.
• Ability to work well in a team and individually & cooperate with team members and actively provide support.
• Showing strong commitment to the final game result and to the company. Willing to work hard to complete tasks on-time.
• Meticulousness & quality oriented.

Recruitment Process:

• (1) Screening call. Only qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiters,
• (2) Test,
• (3) Interviews,
• (4) Offer.

Work Location and Hour:

• Work location: 26 Ung Van Khiem, Binh Thanh, HCMC (hybrid working model)
• Work hours: 08:30 A.M - 06:00 P.M, Monday - Friday

Why Join Gameloft?

• You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded more than 1 billion times per year.
• You want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video games.
• You want to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.
• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world.
• You will work on a permanent contract with competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• You are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of the city.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid working model.

• A dynamic workplace environment, with over 18 nationalities, where hundreds of world-renowned game titles were born.

• A range of well-being events and policies to support employees physically, mentally, and emotionally.

• An open-space office, a cafeteria, a terrace and a Gaming Area.

• Various training packages, including internal training, sponsorship training, and e-learning (iLearn, Udemy,...).

• Opportunities to collaborate and train with Gameloft worldwide experts and develop yourselves.

• An attractive monthly salary alongside Tet and other performance bonuses.

• Minimum 12 days of paid annual leave, plus 5 days of paid sick leave, Christmas leave, Birthday leave,...

• 100% coverage of mandatory insurance and extra healthcare insurance.

• A monthly allowance to support lunch meals and working-from-home electricity and Internet bills.

• Other benefits from one of the best employers in Vietnam.

What's more?

• Want to know more? Visit our websites:
  • Saigon Studio website
  • LinkedIn page
  • Facebook page
• Due to the high number of applicants, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.