SENIOR GAME DESIGNER

TN France; France; Sur place; EUR 40 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

An innovative company is seeking a creative Game Designer to shape the future of mobile gaming. In this exciting role, you will craft engaging game mechanics for mass-market audiences while balancing quality, time, and budget constraints. Your expertise in gameplay balancing and professional game engines will be crucial as you lead design efforts and collaborate with external developers. Join a dynamic team in Lyon and make your mark in the free-to-play sector, where your ideas will directly impact the gaming experience of millions. If you are passionate about game design and ready to take on new challenges, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of game design experience with successful mobile game launches.
• Strong knowledge of the mobile gaming market and industry.

Responsabilités

• Create and defend visions for mass-market mobile games.
• Develop game mechanics aligned with the game's vision.

Connaissances

Gameplay balancing skills

Game design experience

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Formation

Degree in Game Design

Degree in Mathematics

Degree in Physics

Outils

Unity

UDK

CryEngine

Description du poste

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Game Designer - Mobile Games (Lyon)

Our client is looking for a game designer to work on its upcoming mobile games. This job is based in Lyon.

The ideal candidate will have experience designing systems for mid-core and casual mobile games in the free-to-play sector. They should be a creative thinker capable of developing suitable game mechanics for a mass-market audience, with strong communication skills to clearly articulate ideas both orally and in writing. An analytical mindset is essential for designing and balancing game mechanics. The candidate understands that game development involves balancing quality, time, and budget constraints.

Responsibilities

1. Create and defend visions for mass-market mobile games.
2. Develop game mechanics aligned with the game's vision.
3. Maintain design documentation in a wiki.
4. Iterate on designs to enhance gameplay experience.
5. Communicate design and vision effectively to external developers.
6. Identify gameplay issues proactively and propose solutions.

Job Requirements

1. At least 5 years of experience as a game designer with at least two successful mobile game launches.
2. Experience leading a team of designers.
3. Strong knowledge of the mobile gaming market and industry.
4. Preferably a college degree in game design, mathematics, physics, or related fields.

Technical Skills

1. Excellent gameplay balancing skills.
2. Experience with professional game engines (Unity, UDK, CryEngine).
3. Ability to translate a game vision into detailed designs.
4. Receptive to feedback and able to incorporate it into designs.
5. Understanding and analysis of game KPIs.
6. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken.
7. Self-driven and proactive attitude.

Language Skills

1. Fluent in English (written and spoken).
2. French language skills are highly beneficial.