Senior Game Designer

Gameloft; Daerah Istimewa Yogyakarta; On-site; USD 30.000 - 45.000; Full time

Job summary

Gameloft is seeking a Senior Game Designer to lead immersive VR gameplay development in a thriving company. You will craft engaging player experiences, design core gameplay systems, and work with talented teams to innovate in the gaming industry. If you're passionate about VR and ready to create captivating games, join us!

Benefits

Career-development opportunities

Motivating and rewarding work environment

Working with industry pioneers

Qualifications

• 6+ years of game design experience, with at least one shipped VR title.
• Strong portfolio focused on VR mechanics and systems.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement gameplay mechanics optimized for VR interaction.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement design ideas.
• Mentor junior designers and promote best practices in VR design.

Skills

Game design experience

Immersive interaction design

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Unity

Confluence

Figma

Job description

Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in the “Top 10 iOS Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads” from App Annie. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Disney, LEGO, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel, Lamborghini and Ferrari. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,600 people worldwide. Every month, 70 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

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Job Description

We seek an experienced and imaginative Senior Game Designer to lead the development of immersive VR gameplay experiences. This role is ideal for someone who deeply understands virtual reality's unique challenges and opportunities and can craft intuitive, engaging, and memorable player journeys using VR hardware's full potential.

You'll play a key role in shaping core and meta gameplay systems, driving creative innovation, and delivering polished VR titles that captivate players.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and implement engaging gameplay mechanics, systems, and features optimized for VR interaction (e.g., hand tracking, spatial movement, mixed reality).
• Own end-to-end feature development: from concept, prototyping, and documentation to implementation and iteration.
• Collaborate with artists, engineers, UX, and audio to ensure seamless integration of design ideas into the immersive VR environment.
• Champion intuitive user experiences within 3D space, including accessibility and comfort.
• Create and balance core gameplay loops, progression systems, and reward structures.
• Analyze player data and feedback to iterate and refine gameplay.
• Mentor junior designers and help establish best practices in VR game design.
• Stay current with VR trends, technologies, and competing titles to ensure innovation and competitiveness.

Qualifications

Requirements:

• 6+ years of game design experience with at least one shipped VR title.
• Deep understanding of immersive interaction design and spatial gameplay.
• Strong portfolio showcasing systems, mechanics, and features tailored to VR.
• Proficient with game engines, such as Unity and collaborative design tools (Confluence, Figma, etc.).
• Familiarity with comfort and accessibility best practices in VR.
• Ability to clearly document, pitch, and present design ideas to cross-functional teams.
• Passion for VR and a player-first mindset.
• High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality games.
• A strong team player who can give and receive constructive feedback from peers.
• Excellent communication skills and the capability to present ideas confidently.
• Good problem-solving skills with the capability of owning and being accountable.
• Proficient in English, both written and spoken.

Additional Information

It's an Awesome Environment

• You want to be part of an exceptional experience, within a company that is constantly growing.
• You want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers.
• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world from all walks of life.
• Motivating, challenging and rewarding work on the next great frontiers in games.
• Career-development opportunities.
• Exceptional library of diverse top games with broad distribution.

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