Innovative Game Systems Designer: Shape Core Gameplay

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

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.