Game Designer (Freelance; 40h)

Pixaera; España; Presencial; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A game development firm in Spain seeks a talented Game Designer to leverage Unreal Engine 5 in crafting interactive experiences. The role involves prototyping gameplay interactions, refining design systems, and collaborating across departments. The ideal candidate has a strong background in game level design, effective communication skills, and an ability to work independently. This position promises a dynamic and innovative work environment with commitment to team empowerment and inclusion.

Formación

• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5, particularly in crafting and tuning interactive experiences.
• Proven experience in game design and/or level design with understanding of player engagement.
• Solid grasp of core principles of interactive design like pacing and feedback loops.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple teams.
• Organized, reliable, and capable of delivering tasks independently.

Responsabilidades

• Partner with the team to prototype and ship gameplay interactions.
• Evaluate systems critically to improve clarity and outcomes.
• Conduct playtests and apply feedback to refine designs.
• Communicate openly with engineers and artists to align goals.
• Collaborate to bring storyboards to life using Unreal Engine 5.
• Debug and optimize levels for various platforms.

Conocimientos

Unreal Engine 5

Game design

Level design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Herramientas

Jira

Confluence

Microsoft Office Suite

Descripción del empleo

At Pixaera, we’re a passionate team of builders who are dedicated to delivering solutions that empower people. Today, we’re leveraging Ai and gamification to build a vertical platform that is centered around improving the safety readiness of frontline workers in any high risk industry. If you are a doer who thrives in a dynamic, mission-focused environment, join us!

Who are we?

What We're Looking For

• Partner with the team to conceive, prototype, and ship gameplay and learning interactions that elevate the player's experience.

• Evaluate systems and mechanics with a critical eye to uncover opportunities to improve clarity, engagement, and outcomes.

• Tackle tough design problems through creative exploration, rapid iteration, and a learner-first mindset.

• Join playtests and review sessions, applying qualitative feedback and product data to refine designs.

• Communicate openly with engineers, artists, and product partners to stay aligned on goals and vision.

• Collaborate with Design Leadership and Subject Matter Experts to bring storyboards to life in Unreal Engine 5 using in-house tools.

• Use Sequencer to build fully functional greyboxes, integrating flow and structure for later asset implementation (mo-cap, environments, VFX, SFX).

• Partner closely with designers, programmers, and artists to test, refine, and improve tools, workflows, and content pipelines.

• Work with in-house and AI-powered localisation tools to streamline and adapt interactive experiences across platforms.

• Polish, debug, and optimise levels for PC, VR, and web-based experiences.

• Contribute to the UX, pacing, and narrative flow of the overall experience, ensuring design and storytelling remain tightly aligned.

• Define, estimate, and track your own tasks using our online project management tools.

• Collaborate across departments — a solid understanding of other disciplines (art, animation, programming, sound, etc.) ensures smooth integration and communication.

Who are you?

• Strong expertise in Unreal Engine 5, particularly in crafting, tuning, and iterating on interactive experiences.

• Proven experience in game design and/or level design, with an understanding of player experience, flow, and engagement.

• A solid grasp of the core principles of interactive design, including pacing, readability, and feedback loops.

• Excellent communication and cross-disciplinary collaboration skills — you’ll work with multiple teams daily.

• Familiarity with standard production and documentation tools (Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Office Suite).

• Organized, reliable, and able to estimate and deliver tasks independently.

At Pixaera, we’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diverse perspectives fuel creativity and innovation, which is why we celebrate individuality and foster an environment of inclusion and belonging.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer — discrimination of any kind has no place here. No matter your background, identity, or lived experience, you’re welcome at Pixaera.