Lead Game Designer (mobile) - Tax free salary - Middle East

Datascope Recruitment; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile games company is seeking a highly skilled Lead Game Designer to oversee game development from concept to launch. This position involves strategic leadership and collaboration across teams to create engaging gameplay, requiring a strong background in game design principles. The role offers a generous tax-free salary and relocation assistance to the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in game design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of shipping successful games.
• Experience with free to play mobile games.

Responsibilities

• Lead the game design process from conception to launch.
• Mentor junior designers and guide them in their professional growth.
• Conduct playtests and analyze feedback to inform design decisions.

Skills

Game mechanics

Storytelling

Player engagement techniques

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

"To apply: Ref - 5370600. My client are on the look for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Game Designer to join their dynamic mobile games team. This would require relocation to the Middle East. This salary on offer is a lucrative tax-free salary with relocation/visa assistance.

As a Lead Game Designer, you will be responsible for overseeing and guiding the creative vision and development of our game projects from concept to launch. You will collaborate with diverse teams, including artists, programmers, and production staff, to create engaging and immersive gameplay experiences. Your expertise will be instrumental in shaping game mechanics, balancing gameplay, and ensuring that our games resonate with players. This position demands a deep understanding of game design principles as well as the ability to analyze and iterate on designs based on feedback and testing. Your strategic leadership will play a pivotal role in defining the future of our gaming titles and driving our success in the competitive gaming landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead the game design process for assigned projects from conception to launch.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to refine game mechanics and aesthetics.
• Mentor and guide junior designers in developing their skills and professional growth.
• Conduct regular playtests and gather feedback to inform design decisions.
• Analyze market trends and player feedback to shape design strategies.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documents and guidelines.
• Oversee the implementation of gameplay features and ensure they adhere to the conceptual vision.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in game design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record of shipping successful games across various platforms.
• Experience working on free to play mobile games
• Strong understanding of game mechanics, storytelling, and player engagement techniques.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with team members.
• Proficiency in game design software and tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar.
• Ability to analyze data and player feedback to drive design improvements.

If this is the role for you, then please send your CV to [e-mail]

To apply please send CV to Joseph@ or phone [phone] for a confidential chat (ideally over your cv / resume). We value close, personal relationships with our candidates and applications by this method tend to be more successful.

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