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Game Designer

- Zadventure Games Inc.
- Vancouver, Canada

Yesterday 2024/10/17

Remote

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Job Description

Position: Game Designer

Location: [Remote]

Type: Full-time

Job Overview:

We are seeking a creative and passionate Game Designer to join our team. The Game Designer will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and developing engaging game mechanics and systems that align with the project’s overall vision. You will work closely with artists, programmers, and other stakeholders to create immersive and innovative gameplay experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

Conceptualization: Develop and pitch original game concepts, features, and mechanics in collaboration with the design team.
Game Mechanics: Design and document detailed game systems, including rules, player progression, combat, puzzles, and other core gameplay elements.
Level Design: Create and iterate on level designs to ensure they are fun, challenging, and aligned with the overall vision of the game.
Prototyping: Work with the development team to build and test prototypes, iterating on gameplay ideas based on feedback and playtesting.
Balancing and Tuning: Adjust game mechanics and features to ensure smooth gameplay, balance, and overall player satisfaction.
Collaboration: Work closely with programmers, artists, sound designers, and producers to ensure all design elements are integrated and aligned with the technical and artistic aspects of the game.
Documentation: Create and maintain detailed design documents, flowcharts, and diagrams to communicate game concepts clearly and effectively to the development team.
User Experience: Analyze player feedback and data to refine and improve the gameplay experience post-launch.

Requirements:

Proven experience in game design (experience in a shipped title is a plus).
Strong understanding of game mechanics, systems, and player psychology.
Proficiency in design tools such as Unreal Engine, or other game development platforms.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Passion for gaming and a strong understanding of current trends and technologies in the gaming industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with scripting languages or basic programming knowledge.
Familiarity with UI/UX design principles.
Ability to prototype game mechanics quickly.
Strong analytical skills and an understanding of balancing gameplay for various player levels.

Skills

Game Design Fundamentals:

Strong understanding of core game mechanics and systems design.
Ability to create engaging gameplay loops, player progression, and balancing.

Level Design:

Experience designing game levels that are fun, challenging, and align with the overall game narrative.
Understanding of pacing, difficulty scaling, and player flow.

Prototyping:

Ability to quickly prototype game mechanics and features using game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
Experience in iterating on designs based on feedback and testing.

Storytelling and Narrative Design:

Strong sense of storytelling and the ability to craft immersive narratives within a game’s world.
Experience working with dialogue systems and branching storylines (optional, but valuable).

Collaboration and Communication:

Strong communication skills for working with cross-disciplinary teams, including artists, programmers, and sound designers.
Ability to present design ideas and work effectively with feedback from various team members.

Technical Skills:

Familiarity with game development engines such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or proprietary game development tools.
Basic knowledge of scripting or programming languages (C#, Python, Lua, or others) to create gameplay prototypes.

Problem-Solving:

Ability to troubleshoot design issues and creatively resolve gameplay challenges.
Analytical thinking for balancing game mechanics and resolving conflicts in design.

Creativity and Innovation:

Strong creative vision to develop new and innovative gameplay concepts.
Passion for trying out new ideas and mechanics that can engage and surprise players.

UI/UX Design:

Understanding of user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) principles to create intuitive gameplay experiences.
Ability to ensure seamless integration of UI elements into gameplay.

Balancing and Tuning:

Experience in balancing in-game systems, such as combat mechanics, difficulty levels, and player progression.
Ability to fine-tune gameplay to provide an optimal experience for different types of players.

Player Psychology:

A strong understanding of player behavior, motivations, and psychology to design rewarding and engaging experiences.
Knowledge of game reward systems, feedback loops, and player retention strategies.

Playtesting and Feedback Integration:

Experience conducting and analyzing playtests to gather player feedback.
Ability to iterate on designs based on both qualitative and quantitative feedback.

Time Management:

Ability to work within project timelines and deadlines.
Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and collaborate with multiple departments.

Adaptability:

Ability to adapt design ideas to fit changing technical and artistic constraints.
Willingness to iterate on ideas and adapt to feedback from playtesting and other team members.

Industry Knowledge:

Awareness of current trends, technologies, and best practices in the game industry.
Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of different game genres and platforms.