Game Designer – Freelancer

Twine; Singapore; Remote; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative game design company is looking for a skilled game designer to refine the mechanics of a dark fantasy card and board game. The ideal candidate will develop comprehensive Game Design Documents (GDDs) and balance gameplay elements. Responsibilities include analyzing existing mechanics, preparing submission-ready materials, and ensuring clear documentation. This is a contract role with remote work opportunities available globally.

Qualifications

• Proven experience designing tabletop or board games, with a portfolio of published or prototype titles.
• Strong expertise in creating and organizing Game Design Documents (GDDs).
• Deep understanding of game balancing and mechanics.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and refine existing game mechanics to enhance clarity and playability.
• Develop and structure a detailed Game Design Document (GDD) covering all core systems.
• Balance gameplay elements to ensure strategic depth and fairness.

Skills

Game design experience

Game Design Documents (GDDs)

Game balancing

Player engagement strategies

Written communication skills

Job description

This role is for a skilled game designer to refine and document the mechanics of a dark fantasy card and board game centered on protecting ancient forests and rewilding the planet. The project requires expertise in developing comprehensive Game Design Documents (GDDs), balancing strategic gameplay, and preparing submission-ready materials for publishers. The ideal candidate will ensure the game is clear, engaging, and professionally presented, with a focus on mechanics and documentation rather than artwork or digital prototyping.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and refine existing game mechanics to enhance clarity and playability
• Develop and structure a detailed Game Design Document (GDD) covering all core systems, rules, and components
• Balance gameplay elements to ensure strategic depth and fairness
• Prepare submission-ready documentation and materials for publisher review
• Collaborate with the project owner to iterate on feedback and implement improvements
• Ensure all documentation is professionally formatted and accessible to both publishers and playtesters

Skills and Requirements

• Proven experience designing tabletop or board games, with a portfolio of published or prototype titles
• Strong expertise in creating and organizing Game Design Documents (GDDs)
• Deep understanding of game balancing, mechanics, and player engagement strategies
• Excellent written communication and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently and meet project deadlines
• Familiarity with dark fantasy themes and environmental storytelling is a plus
• No artwork or digital prototyping required for this role
• Availability for a single project with potential for follow-up work
• Remote work; open to candidates globally

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Production

Industries

Movies, Videos, and Sound