Junior Game Designer

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid internship

Mentorship from professionals

Hybrid work arrangement

Exposure to multiple game development面

Opportunity to contribute to projects

Job summary

Placements24 in Nelspruit (Mbombela) is seeking a Junior Game Designer for a paid internship. You will work under senior designers, learning game mechanics, level design, and player experience, while contributing to engaging projects.

The role offers mentorship, hands-on experience in a professional studio, and a hybrid work setup to balance learning with collaboration.

Qualifications

• A portfolio of personal game projects or design concepts.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and adapt to feedback.
• Enthusiasm for learning and growing within the game industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in designing and implementing game mechanics, systems and progression.
• Create and iterate level designs for engaging gameplay flow.
• Document design ideas, specs and user flows clearly.
• Playtest and provide feedback on features and builds.

Skills

Portfolio of game projects

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an enthusiastic and creative Junior Game Designer to join their team in Nelspruit . This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring game designer to gain hands-on experience in a professional studio environment, contributing to the design and iteration of gameplay features. You will work under the guidance of senior designers, learning the intricacies of game mechanics, level design, and player experience, and helping to craft engaging and fun interactive entertainment for a broad audience, fostering a passion for game development and creative problem-solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the design and implementation of game mechanics, systems, and player progression.
• Create and iterate on level designs, ensuring engaging gameplay flow and pacing.
• Document game design ideas, specifications, and user flows clearly and concisely.
• Playtest and provide constructive feedback on game features and builds.
• Collaborate with artists, programmers, and other team members to bring design concepts to life.
• Assist in the balancing of game systems, economies, and difficulty curves.

Requirements

• A passion for game design and a portfolio showcasing personal game projects or design concepts.
• Basic understanding of game development principles and player psychology.
• Familiarity with game design software or engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, level editors) is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and adapt to feedback.
• Enthusiasm for learning and growing within the game industry.

Benefits

• Paid internship offering valuable industry experience.
• Mentorship from experienced game design professionals.
• A hybrid work arrangement providing flexibility.
• Opportunity to contribute to exciting game projects.
• Exposure to various facets of game development.