Senior Game Designer

Placements24; Sandton; Hybride; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Salary bonus

Health insurance

Vacation

Professional development

Studio culture

Résumé du poste

Placements24 presents an exciting Senior Game Designer role for a prestigious Sandton game studio. You will shape core mechanics, progression, and overall gameplay flow for new projects, applying psychology and playtesting insights to craft engaging systems.

Join a collaborative, hybrid team in Sandton and mentor others while refining design docs, prototypes, and cross‑department collaboration to deliver compelling entertainment experiences.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Game Designer with shipped titles on PC or console.
• Ability to design and implement complex game systems (combat, progression, or economy).
• Strong understanding of game design principles and player psychology.
• Experience with game design documentation tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and collaboration in a hybrid Sandton setting.

Responsabilités

• Design and document core game mechanics, systems, and features that align with the overall game vision.
• Create detailed design specifications, flowcharts, and wireframes for gameplay elements.
• Prototype and iterate on game mechanics, collaborating with programmers and artists to bring concepts to life.
• Balance game systems to ensure fair play, engaging progression, and player satisfaction.
• Conduct playtesting sessions, gather feedback, and refine designs based on player insights.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive player experience across all aspects of the game.

Connaissances

Game design

Player psychology

Prototyping

Documentation

Communication

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a prestigious game studio in Sandton , is searching for an imaginative Senior Game Designer to conceive and refine compelling gameplay experiences. You will be instrumental in defining core game mechanics, player progression systems, and overall game flow for exciting new projects. This role demands a deep understanding of player psychology, a passion for crafting engaging systems, and the ability to translate abstract ideas into concrete, playable features. Working within a collaborative hybrid environment, you will play a key role in shaping the interactive entertainment of tomorrow.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and document core game mechanics, systems, and features that align with the overall game vision.


• Create detailed design specifications, flowcharts, and wireframes for gameplay elements.


• Prototype and iterate on game mechanics, collaborating with programmers and artists to bring concepts to life.


• Balance game systems to ensure fair play, engaging progression, and player satisfaction.


• Conduct playtesting sessions, gather feedback, and refine designs based on player insights.


• Collaborate with other departments to ensure cohesive player experience across all aspects of the game.

Requirements

• 5+ years of professional experience as a Game Designer , with shipped titles on PC or console platforms.


• Proven ability to design and implement complex game systems, such as combat, progression, or economy.


• Strong understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and market trends.


• Experience with game design documentation tools and methodologies.


• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills, suitable for a hybrid work setting in Sandton .

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and bonus opportunities.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and vacation policy.


• Opportunities for professional development and attending industry events.


• A creative and dynamic studio culture in Sandton , fostering innovation and teamwork.