Game Designer/ Senior Game Designer

Garena; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Singapore is looking for an experienced Game Designer to lead the development of game mechanics and systems. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have at least 3 years of relevant experience, including a strong portfolio showcasing their work. Responsibilities include conceptualizing gameplay features, collaborating with developers, and iterating on designs based on user feedback. This position requires proficiency with game engines like Unity and Unreal Engine, along with solid UX knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in game design.
• Strong portfolio showcasing levels or full game experiences.
• Comfortable iterating quickly and integrating feedback.

Responsibilities

• Lead the conceptualization and design of game mechanics.
• Develop gameplay loops, player progression models.
• Collaborate with developers to refine gameplay features.

Skills

Game Design

User Experience

Player Psychology

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Singapore Game Design Experienced (Individual Contributor)

Job Description

• Lead the conceptualization, design, and iteration of game mechanics, systems, and levels for incubation projects.
• Develop compelling gameplay loops, player progression models, and core interaction patterns.
• Collaborate closely with developers to implement and refine gameplay features.
• Run and evaluate playtests to gather user feedback and continuously improve prototypes.
• Maintain a backlog of viable game concepts and contribute to ideation pipelines.
• Support game pitches and internal evaluations by presenting design thinking and rationale.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or above in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience (including internship) in game design, preferably with shipped titles or prototypes.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design systems, levels, or full game experiences.
• Proficiency with game engines (e.g. Unity, Unreal Engine) and design tools (e.g. level editors, visual scripting).
• Solid grasp of user experience, player psychology, and retention mechanics.
• Comfortable iterating quickly and integrating feedback into design cycles.
• Strong communication and documentation skills for design handoff and collaboration.