Senior Game Designer

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Game Design • Undisclosed

About the job

Job Description

Coffee Stain Gothenburg is seeking an experienced Senior Game Designer to contribute to the design and development of Welcome to Bloxburg, a popular game on the Roblox platform. As a Senior Game Designer, you will be responsible for designing and iterating on gameplay systems, analyzing and revising existing systems, creating design documentation, conducting playtests, gathering feedback, and collaborating with the team to bring new features to life. You will be a key contributor in shaping the core gameplay mechanics to ensure a fun and engaging experience for players. This role is intended as an on-site position with some work-from-home flexibility.
Must have:
  • 5+ years Game Design experience
  • Strong portfolio showcasing shipped titles
  • Deep understanding of game mechanics
  • Creative problem-solving skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration
  • Passion for video games and gaming culture
Good to have:
  • Experience working within the Roblox platform
  • Knowledge of Welcome to Bloxburg
  • Experience with free-to-play, live service, social based, multiplayer, life simulation games
  • Experience with designing for multiple platforms (mobile, PC, console)
  • Programming skills for design prototyping

Working at Coffee Stain Gothenburg

Our studio, Coffee Stain Gothenburg, is located in the beautiful city center of Gothenburg, Sweden. We are a small team striving to make a large impact for our millions of players all around the world.

We are a proud part of the Coffee Stain family which consists of several companies totalling over 150 talented employees, where each studio still has their own culture and development style. While we’re part of something bigger, each studio is empowered to feel independent and operate as a place where voices are heard.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Game Designer to play a key part in designing new gameplay and features for our game, Welcome to Bloxburg, an award winning and top performing game on the Roblox platform where players can build and design their very own dream house, work various virtual jobs, hang out with friends, explore the city of Bloxburg, and more!

As a Senior Game Designer, you will be a key contributor in shaping the core gameplay mechanics and systems to create a fun and exciting experience for our players. You will collaborate closely with other team members to bring new ideas to life.

This role is intended as an on-site position with some work-from-home flexibility.

Responsibilities:

● Design and iterate on gameplay systems that are fun, balanced, and engaging

● Analyze and revise existing gameplay systems

● Create clear and comprehensive design documentation to guide development and ensure that they are followed throughout the production process

● Conduct playtests, gather feedback, and refine designs based on insights and user data

● Collaborate with team members to prototype and implement feature designs

● Stay up-to-date on the latest trends in the genre and platform


You Have:

● 5+ years of experience in a Game Design or similar role

● A strong portfolio showcasing shipped titles and relevant design experience

● Strong problem-solving skills with a deep understanding of game mechanics, pacing, and balancing

● Ability to think creatively and push the boundaries of what’s possible in gameplay design

● Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team

● Passion for video games and a deep understanding of gaming culture, genres, and trends, with a genuine love for creating player-focused experiences

We consider it a plus if you have

● Experience working within the Roblox platform

● Knowledge of Welcome to Bloxburg

● Experience working with games that include any of the following: Free-to-play, live service, social based, multiplayer, life simulation

● Experience with designing for multiple platforms, including mobile, PC, and console

● Programming skills for design prototyping

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About The Company

Coffee Stain Studios is a game development house founded in 2010 in Skövde, Sweden. With the success of Sanctum, Sanctum 2, Goat Simulator and now working on Satisfactory. The Coffee Stain brand now also encompasses a publishing arm (Coffee Stain Publishing), Coffee Stain North (Stockholm based studio, previously Gone North Games) and has kick started the “A Levelled Playing Field” initiative to combat gender inequality in the games industry.


 

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