Multidisciplinary Game Designer — Create Levels, UI & Systems

Blind Squirrel Entertainment, Inc.; Auckland; Híbrido; NZD 60 000 - 110 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Blind Squirrel Games is seeking a Generalist Designer for potential opportunities in Auckland, New Zealand. The role involves shaping engaging player experiences across ports, co-development, and full game development, with support from a Lead Designer and a multidisciplinary team.

You will translate ideas into practical designs, prototype and implement features, and balance gameplay systems while collaborating with artists and engineers.

Qualificações

• Minimum three years of experience in the game industry or related area.
• Portfolio demonstrating strong design experience in interactive media.
• Ability to develop, document, prototype, implement, and iterate on design concepts within a collaborative production environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Greater ownership of complex features and independent design judgment for senior-level responsibilities.

Responsabilidades

• Participate in feature planning meetings and contribute to design discussions.
• Design, prototype, and implement gameplay mechanics, levels, UI/UX elements, and narrative components.
• Collaborate with artists, engineers, and other designers to create a cohesive and engaging player experience.
• Develop design solutions that account for project goals, technical constraints, and production timelines.
• Gather and evaluate feedback from playtesting and other sources to inform design decisions.
• Iterate on designs to improve usability, pacing, balance, and player engagement.
• Design and balance gameplay systems to support a fun and fair player experience.
• Create and maintain comprehensive design documentation, including specifications, flowcharts, diagrams, and storyboards.
• Communicate design ideas and rationale clearly to stakeholders.
• Take ownership of assigned work and communicate progress, dependencies, and risks to the Lead Designer.
• Help resolve design and implementation challenges across disciplines.
• Contribute to feature direction and share knowledge as appropriate.

Conhecimentos

Unreal Engine

Unity

Gameplay design

Prototyping

Ferramentas

C#

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Blind Squirrel Games is seeking a Generalist Designer for potential opportunities in Auckland, New Zealand. The role involves shaping engaging player experiences across ports, co-development, and full game development, with support from a Lead Designer and a multidisciplinary team.

You will translate ideas into practical designs, prototype and implement features, and balance gameplay systems while collaborating with artists and engineers.