Game Designer

Advisory Apps; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mobile gaming company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a creative Mid-Level Game Designer to enhance player engagement through innovative gameplay mechanics. This role involves documenting and prototyping game systems, collaborating with developers, and analyzing player feedback to refine experiences. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience and a strong portfolio showcasing successful game features.

Benefits

Mentorship opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits package

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of professional experience as a dedicated Game Designer.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating shipped game features or comprehensive design documentation.
• Understanding of how to create rewarding game loops.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize and document gameplay mechanics and features.
• Collaborate with developers to implement and iterate on designs.
• Conduct playtests and analyze feedback to improve player experience.

Skills

Game design principles

Player motivation

Unity Editor

Prototyping

Documentation skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Multimedia Arts, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Confluence

Jira

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a creative, experienced, and passionate Mid-Level Game Designer to join our dynamic team at Gempak Games Sdn. Bhd. in Kuala Lumpur.

As a Mid-Level Game Designer, you will be the core creative force driving the player experience. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, documenting, prototyping, and refining engaging gameplay mechanics, systems, and content for our mobile games. This role requires a strong understanding of game flow, player psychology, and the ability to translate design vision into implementable specifications for our engineering team (who use Unity and C#).

What You\'ll Be Doing (Key Responsibilities)

• Design & Documentation: Conceptualize, design, and clearly document innovative and engaging core gameplay mechanics, features, and game systems (e.g., progression, economy, combat, level design, monetization).

• Prototyping & Implementation Support: Work closely with the Game Developers (who use Unity and C#) to implement and iterate on designs. You will often use visual scripting tools or designer-friendly tools within Unity to prototype mechanics.

• Balancing & Tuning: Own the game balance, economy, and difficulty curves. Use data and playtest feedback to fine-tune values and systems to achieve the desired player experience.

• Level/Content Design: Create and iterate on level layouts, missions, narrative flow, or content structures that maximize player enjoyment and meet design goals.

• Cross-Department Collaboration: Serve as the bridge between the Art, Development (C# / Unity), QA, and Product Management teams to ensure the final product aligns with the design vision.

• Feedback & Iteration: Conduct regular playtests, analyze player feedback and in-game data, and propose design changes to improve retention, engagement, and overall fun.

• Market Analysis: Stay current on industry trends, competitor titles, and new design techniques to keep our games fresh and competitive.

What We\'re Looking For (Requirements)

• Experience: Minimum 3+ years of professional experience as a dedicated Game Designer (not purely as a developer, artist, or QA). Direct experience owning and delivering major features or systems that have been successfully launched in at least one commercial game.

• Portfolio: A strong portfolio demonstrating shipped game features, personal projects, or comprehensive design documentation/analysis.

• Design Expertise: Deep understanding of game design principles, player motivation, and how to create rewarding loops (e.g., F2P models, core loops, motivation models).

Technical Familiarity

• Essential: Proven experience using the Unity Editor for level construction, prototyping, or setting up game logic.

• Highly Advantageous: Familiarity with how scripts are implemented in C# within Unity and the ability to communicate technical requirements clearly to programmers.

• Note: While this is a design role, a designer must understand the technical constraints of the engine used.

• Documentation Skills: Excellent written communication skills for creating clear, concise, and complete Game Design Documents (GDDs), feature specifications, and balance spreadsheets.

• Software Proficiency: Proficient with productivity software (e.g., Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Confluence, Jira) for tracking and documentation.

• Problem-Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving design issues.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, Multimedia Arts, or a related field is preferred, but professional experience is highly valued.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to design and ship features for real, successful mobile games with a global audience.

• Mentorship and growth opportunities to advance your career to a Senior Game Designer role.

• Exposure to all facets of game development, working alongside experienced 3D Artists, Unity Developers (C#), and Product Managers.

• A collaborative, flexible, and supportive team environment.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

About Us

Gempak Games Sdn. Bhd. is a subsidiary of Advisory Apps Sdn. Bhd., dedicated to creating innovative and highly-engaging mobile gaming experiences. We are committed to fostering a collaborative and dynamic work culture that empowers our employees to thrive and excel.

Apply now and design the next great game experience with us!

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