Senior Game Designer

Octo Games is a Netherlands gamedev studio that develops games for PC (Steam). We are currently looking for talented Game Designer specialists to develop adult games.

What are you working on?

• Platforms: PC

For which tasks (responsibilities)?Goal:

Deliver an engaging and cohesive gameplay experience within deadlines by designing high-quality game levels and mechanics.

Area of Responsibility:

Designing and shaping the game experience to maximize player engagement, retention, and emotional immersion.

Key Tasks:

• Develop core and supporting gameplay mechanics
• Design and balance game levels based on difficulty progression and engagement
• Review and approve levels created by other designers
• Analyze level performance via A/B testing and gameplay data
• Work with the narrative designer to integrate story and gameplay meaningfully
• Ensure consistency with the visual style by collaborating with the UI artist and 3D team

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• Maintain and update internal documentation and design knowledge base
• Communicate design intent clearly to developers and oversee its implementation

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience in creating a game concept using Adult mechanics/content.
• Fundamental understanding and professional approach to game design.
• Understanding the principles of building a user-friendly interface.
• Basic understanding of working with Unity is desirable.
• Participation in work and desire to achieve results.
• Control of the visual quality of the product.
• Supervision of development and cooperation with the Ui artist.
• Development of the game concept together with the narrator Work with the 3D department
• High-level proficiency in Russian and/or Ukrainian, both spoken and written.

What is important for us in a person?

• Proactivity – you don’t wait for tasks, you suggest ideas and take ownership of features or mechanics.
• Curiosity – you genuinely enjoy digging into how games work and thinking how to make them better.
• Critical thinking – you can question design decisions (including your own) and back up your ideas with logic and data.
• Openness to feedback – you’re not afraid to hear constructive criticism and know how to work with it.
• Team player mindset – you’re comfortable collaborating with artists, developers, and producers, and respect other roles.
• Adaptability – you’re flexible when priorities shift and can quickly adjust without stress.
• Clear communication – you express your thoughts in a structured way, both in text and in voice calls.
• Responsibility – you take deadlines seriously and can manage your workload in a remote setting.
• Desire to grow – you’re always looking for ways to improve — as a designer, as a teammate, and as a professional.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Work in a young and progressive team
• Fully remote work
• Flexible schedule
• Interesting projects
• Opportunities for growth and development in the team
• Competitive salary
• Weekly online events