Remote Game Designer & System Design Expert

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 1,482,000 - 1,976,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health insurance

Paid time off

Home office stipend

Professional development

Opportunity to work on high-profile,创新

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Game Designer specializing in System Design to conceptualize and implement core game systems. You will balance economies, design progression, and ensure seamless integration with other game elements while collaborating with programmers and artists.

The role emphasizes strong analytical thinking, remote teamwork, and a track record of shipped titles. Fully remote with competitive compensation and ongoing development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years designing and implementing game systems, with strong system design focus.
• Experience balancing economies, progression loops and player rewards.
• Proficient in documenting designs and communicating with remote teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and document core game systems, mechanics, and features across genres.
• Balance economies, progression loops, and reward structures.
• Develop specifications and flowcharts for game systems.
• Collaborate with programmers, artists, and designers to implement systems.
• Prototype and test new gameplay mechanics and systems.
• Analyze player data to identify improvements and optimizations.
• Communicate ideas clearly with a remote development team.
• Stay updated on trends in game design and system design.

Skills

System design

Game design

Economy design

Data analysis

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design or CS

Tools

Confluence

Word

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Game Designer specializing in System Design to conceptualize and implement core game systems. You will balance economies, design progression, and ensure seamless integration with other game elements while collaborating with programmers and artists.

The role emphasizes strong analytical thinking, remote teamwork, and a track record of shipped titles. Fully remote with competitive compensation and ongoing development opportunities.