Game Design Specialist – APAC (All Disciplines)

Side; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Side is a global video game development and services provider seeking experienced game designers to contribute to diverse projects within our APAC talent pool. This role involves designing mechanics, systems, and narratives, and collaborating with programmers, artists, and producers to ensure cohesive gameplay.

Applicants should have shipped titles on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR and demonstrate strong skills in engines like Unreal or Unity, plus scripting or visual scripting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience in game design (level design, combat design, worldbuilding, narrative design, technical design, or encounter design).
• Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and iterate on game mechanics, systems, levels, encounters, or narratives, depending on specialization.
• Work closely with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless gameplay integration.
• Develop and maintain design documentation, prototypes, and iterative improvements based on testing and feedback.
• Balance and refine gameplay mechanics to engage players.
• Analyze player behavior and data to inform design decisions.

Skills

Game design fundamentals

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Analytical thinking

Documentation and prototyping

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Scripting/Visual scripting

Job description

Side is a global video game development and services provider seeking experienced game designers to contribute to diverse projects within our APAC talent pool. This role involves designing mechanics, systems, and narratives, and collaborating with programmers, artists, and producers to ensure cohesive gameplay.

Applicants should have shipped titles on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR and demonstrate strong skills in engines like Unreal or Unity, plus scripting or visual scripting.