Game Designer (Remote)

Game Designer

🎮 Company Overview:

We are on a mission to redefine the boundaries of interactive entertainment. As an emerging indie game studio, we're fueled by creativity, determination, and a shared love for groundbreaking storytelling. Our diverse team of innovators collaborates to turn unique ideas into captivating gaming experiences.

🕹 Position: Game Designer

📍 Location: Fully Remote

Role Overview:

As a Game Designer at our indie game studio, you'll play a pivotal role in crafting immersive and engaging gameplay experiences. You'll work closely with a talented team of artists, programmers, and fellow designers to turn creative ideas into compelling and innovative game mechanics. We are looking for passionate designers who thrive in a collaborative environment and are driven to push the boundaries of what games can offer.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Design Game Mechanics: Develop and refine game mechanics that align with the overall creative vision and provide a captivating player experience.
2. Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with artists, programmers, and other designers to ensure that all aspects of the game align cohesively with the design vision.
3. Prototype Gameplay Ideas: Rapidly iterate on gameplay concepts, turning ideas into functional prototypes that can be tested and refined.
4. Balance and Tuning: Optimize and fine-tune game mechanics to ensure engaging and challenging gameplay while maintaining balance and fairness.

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5. Document Game Designs: Create and maintain clear and detailed design documentation that communicates gameplay concepts, rules, and systems to the entire team.
6. Problem-Solving: Address and resolve design issues that arise during development to maintain a seamless gameplay experience.

Requirements:

• Proven Game Design Experience: Demonstrable experience in game design, supported by a portfolio or released projects.
• Game Mechanics Expertise: Strong understanding of game mechanics, player behavior, and what makes gameplay fun and engaging.
• Collaboration Skills: Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines (art, programming, production).
• Technical Understanding: Familiarity with game development engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine, and the ability to work closely with programmers on feature implementation.
• Analytical and Creative Thinking: Ability to approach problems creatively and analytically to come up with innovative solutions.

Nice to Haves:

1. Multi-Platform Development: Experience designing for multiple platforms, including PC, console, or mobile.
2. Narrative Design: Experience incorporating narrative elements into game design.
3. Indie Game Experience: Prior experience working in an indie studio or on smaller, creative-driven projects.

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4. VR/AR Development: Knowledge or experience in designing for VR or AR platforms.

Benefits:

1. Equity ownerships in the games you help to make.
2. Flexibility in working hours and remote work options.
3. A nurturing and creative work culture where innovation is celebrated.
4. Continuous learning opportunities and access to the newest game development tools.
5. A chance to join rapidly growing indie studio at the ground floor.

Important: This is not a paid position, nor a volunteer position. This is a serious opportunity. We are are working to create a fully remote international games studio from the ground up. If this sound a dream job, we want to meet you.

Feel the spark? Hit “Apply” and embark on a game-changing journey with us!

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