Senior AAA Game Designer - Hybrid (Remote/Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary and performance-bon

Comprehensive medical, dental, and视ion

Generous paid time off

Internal training and conferences

Hybrid work model

Retirement fund

Engaging, world-class projects in aDur

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Game Designer to shape core gameplay mechanics, systems, and the player experience for ambitious AAA titles. You will collaborate with programmers, artists, and producers to design features and document them in detailed GDDs.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of game design, a track record on shipping AAA titles, and strong skills in Unreal Engine or Unity. This hybrid role combines Durban studio collaboration with remote work options for select tasks.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of game design experience with contributions to at least two shipped AAA titles.
• Proven ability to design and implement complex game systems and mechanics.
• Strong proficiency with game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Excellent documentation skills with experience creating detailed GDDs.
• Strong understanding of player psychology, game balance, and player motivation.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, iterative development environment.

Aufgaben

• Design and document core gameplay mechanics, systems, and player progression.
• Create detailed game design documents (GDDs), including flowcharts, wireframes, and specifications.
• Collaborate with programmers to implement and iterate on game features.
• Work with artists and level designers to ensure a cohesive and engaging player experience.
• Balance game systems, difficulty curves, and economy to optimize player engagement and retention.
• Prototype and test new game ideas and mechanics.
• Provide clear and concise feedback to the development team.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and player expectations in the AAA space.
• Mentor junior game designers and contribute to fostering a positive and productive design culture.
• Contribute to the overall narrative and world-building of the game.

Kenntnisse

Game design

Player psychology

Documentation

Communication

Collaboration

Mentorship

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Game Design or Computer Science

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Durban is seeking a Senior Game Designer to shape core gameplay mechanics, systems, and the player experience for ambitious AAA titles. You will collaborate with programmers, artists, and producers to design features and document them in detailed GDDs.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of game design, a track record on shipping AAA titles, and strong skills in Unreal Engine or Unity. This hybrid role combines Durban studio collaboration with remote work options for select tasks.