Game Systems Designer

Placements24; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Polokwane studio environment

Professional development

Impact on core gameplay

Job summary

Placements24 in Polokwane seeks an innovative Game Systems Designer to conceptualize, design, and implement engaging game mechanics and systems that drive compelling player experiences. You will work with designers, programmers, and artists to ensure balance, fun, and technical soundness.

This role rewards a creative thinker with a strong portfolio, clear documentation skills, and a passion for iterative design. Join a dynamic studio that values collaboration, learning, and impactful titles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Game Systems Designer in game development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design work on complex game systems.
• Proficiency in documenting game mechanics and systems.
• Understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and balancing.
• Excellent communication and collaboration within a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and document core game mechanics, progression systems, and player-facing features.
• Balance game systems to ensure a fair and engaging player experience.
• Collaborate with programmers to implement and iterate on game systems.
• Create prototypes to test and refine game mechanics.
• Analyze player data and feedback to identify areas for improvement in game systems.

Skills

Game design experience

Portfolio

Documentation of mechanics

Balancing techniques

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an innovative Game Systems Designer to join their talented development team in Polokwane . In this role, you will be responsible for conceptualizing, designing, and implementing engaging game mechanics and systems that form the core of their interactive experiences. You will work closely with designers, programmers, and artists to ensure that systems are balanced, fun, and technically sound. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative thinker with a passion for game design to make a significant impact on the player experience and contribute to the overall success of their titles, fostering a culture of iterative design and player-centric development.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document core game mechanics, progression systems, and player-facing features.
• Balance game systems to ensure a fair and engaging player experience.
• Collaborate with programmers to implement and iterate on game systems.
• Create prototypes to test and refine game mechanics.
• Analyze player data and feedback to identify areas for improvement in game systems.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Game Systems Designer or similar role in game development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating design work on complex game systems.
• Proficiency in documenting game mechanics and systems clearly.
• Understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and balancing techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills within a team environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities to work on exciting and diverse game projects.
• A dynamic and collaborative studio environment located in Polokwane .
• Professional development opportunities and continuous learning.
• Chance to influence the core gameplay experience of new titles.