Game Designer

GARENA ONLINE PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming company in Singapore is seeking an experienced Game Designer to lead the design of game mechanics and systems for incubation projects. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Game Design or related fields and at least 3 years of relevant experience, with a strong portfolio showcasing design systems. This role involves collaborating closely with developers, creating design documentation, and iterating on gameplay features based on user feedback.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or above in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in game design, preferably with shipped titles.
• Strong portfolio showcasing design systems or full game experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of game mechanics and systems.
• Develop gameplay loops and player progression models.
• Create design documentation to communicate ideas.

Skills

Game design

Proficiency with game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine)

Strong communication skills

User experience understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

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.
• Create design documentation (GDDs, feature specs, wireframes) to communicate design intent.
• 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.