Game Designer

Era University; Lucknow; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Era University in Lucknow invites a detail-oriented Game Designer to craft engaging gameplay experiences. You will define mechanics, progression, and rules, and create clear GDDs for developers and artists.

You will conduct market research, collaborate with programmers and QA, design UX/UI flows, prototype features, and analyze player feedback to improve balance and retention.

Qualifications

• Experience creating comprehensive Game Design Documents (GDDs).
• Hands-on experience with wireframing, level design, prototyping, and user testing.
• Understanding of game economy, progression systems, and player psychology.
• Ability to analyze game performance metrics and recommend design improvements.
• Experience working on mobile, PC, VR, or Web-based games.
• Knowledge of Metaverse, XR, or immersive gaming technologies will be an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clear, detailed, and well-structured Game Design Documents (GDDs) for existing and new games.
• Define gameplay mechanics, features, progression systems, and rules for developers and 2D/3D artists.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improving game design.
• Collaborate with programmers, artists, QA, and management to discuss features, priorities, timelines, and project milestones.
• Design intuitive game flows, UX/UI wireframes, and engaging level layouts.
• Develop prototypes and participate in playtesting and user testing sessions.
• Analyze player feedback and gameplay data to improve game balance, engagement, retention, and overall user experience.
• Suggest and implement design improvements based on qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Ensure a fun, immersive, and engaging player experience throughout the game lifecycle.

Skills

Game design principles

Documentation

Communication

UX/UI design

Wireframing

Level design

Cross-functional collaboration

Metaverse/AR/VR knowledge

Job description

Key Skills Required

• Strong understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and player engagement.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills.
• Knowledge of UX/UI design, wireframing, and level design.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret user feedback and game metrics.
• Creativity, problem-solving, and attention to detail.
• Familiarity with game development pipelines and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Metaverse, AR/VR, or immersive technologies is a plus.

Main Responsibilities

• Create and maintain clear, detailed, and well-structured Game Design Documents (GDDs) for existing and new games.
• Define gameplay mechanics, features, progression systems, and rules for developers and 2D/3D artists.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify trends and opportunities for improving game design.
• Collaborate with programmers, artists, QA, and management to discuss features, priorities, timelines, and project milestones.
• Design intuitive game flows, UX/UI wireframes, and engaging level layouts.
• Develop prototypes and participate in playtesting and user testing sessions.
• Analyze player feedback and gameplay data to improve game balance, engagement, retention, and overall user experience.
• Suggest and implement design improvements based on qualitative and quantitative insights.
• Ensure a fun, immersive, and engaging player experience throughout the game lifecycle.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Experience creating comprehensive Game Design Documents (GDDs).
• Hands-on experience with wireframing, level design, prototyping, and user testing.
• Understanding of game economy, progression systems, and player psychology.
• Ability to analyze game performance metrics and recommend design improvements.
• Experience working on mobile, PC, VR, or Web-based games.
• Knowledge of Metaverse, XR, or immersive gaming technologies will be an added advantage.