Game Designer (f/m/d)

Thoughtfish; Berlin; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Thoughtfish GmbH in Berlin seeks a Game Designer (f/m/d) to design features and systems for PC/VR/MR titles, balance gameplay, and drive features from concept to release. You will maintain design docs, mentor the team, and champion player experience while collaborating with developers and artists.

The role requires hands-on experience with Unity, strong analytical skills, and a passion for Simulation and Sandbox games.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Game Designer.
• Experience on at least one PC or VR/MR production from start to release.
• Experience on at least one Live product with active community, high DAU and data.
• Experience balancing complex gameplay systems.
• Comfortable working in new genres and exploring uncharted space.

Responsibilities

• Design features and systems that fulfill the PC games’ ambitious visions.
• Help refine the vision as a key stakeholder with the vision-holder.
• Create and maintain internal design documents.
• Pitch features internally and drive them to completion with developers and artists.
• Iterate, balance, and tune gameplay features based on KPIs and feedback.
• Advocate for the player and design the experience, not just systems.
• Proactively seek gameplay problems and propose solutions.
• Maintain industry best practices in the team environment.
• UI/UX support.
• Own the FUN.

Skills

Game design

Balancing

Documentation

Unity

Analytical skills

Teamwork

UI/UX support

Player experience

Tools

Unity

Job description

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THOUGHTFISH is looking for a:

Game Designer (f/m/d)

Thoughtfish develops games and gamified apps for mobile devices, VR/XR, PC, and consoles. We strive to create innovative products and technologies with areas of applicability beyond the scope of gaming. We are looking for professionals to strengthen our friendly, highly-motivated team.

Your Responsibilities:

Design features and systems that fulfill the PC games’ ambitious visions

Help refine the vision as a key stakeholder together with the vision-holder

Create and maintain internal design documents

Pitch features internally and drive them to completion together with the team of developers and artists

Iterate, balance, and tune gameplay features based on KPIs and feedback

Be the advocate of the player and design the experience, not just systems

Proactively seek out gameplay problems and come up with solutions

Maintain industry best practices in the team working environment

UI/UX support

Own the FUN

Your Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years of professional experience as a Game Designer

You have worked on at least one PC or VR/MR production from beginning to release

You have worked on at least one Live product with an active community + high DAU + Data

Experience in balancing complex gameplay systems

Comfortable working in “new genres”, exploring uncharted space

Systems/Mechanics Designer

Avid gamer with knowledge and understanding of various games and game types

Passion for Simulation and Sandbox Games

Your Skills:

Excellent organizational skills, particularly in design documentation

Strong algorithmic and analytic skills

Good communication skills; ample teamwork experience

Previous experience with major game engines, preferably Unity

Excel/Google Sheets

Bonus Points for Experience with:

Strategy games

Role playing games

Free to play games

Any form of programming

User research and playtesting experience

What We Offer:

A positive feedback-culture featuring appreciation of your work, motivation, and room for mistakes

Cool and unique projects

We appreciate applicants from all backgrounds, working parents, and we value and respect the need for a proper work-life balance

Thoughtfish GmbH

Karlsruher Str. 8

10711 Berlin

Germany