Senior Game Designer - Mobile & Console Platforms

Placements24; Centurion; Presencial; ZAR 1.000.000 - 1.600.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Professional development

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Team events

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 invites a senior game designer to join our Centurion studio, shaping core mechanics, systems, and player journeys for mobile and console projects.

You will translate creative visions into engaging gameplay, mentor peers, and collaborate with artists, programmers, producers and other designers to deliver compelling titles for a global audience.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in game design or CS.
• 6+ years of professional game design with 2 shipped titles in senior/lead roles.
• Proficiency with Unity or Unreal Engine and a strong portfolio.

Responsabilidades

• Design, document, and iterate on core game mechanics, systems, and features for mobile and console games.
• Create detailed game design documents (GDDs), flowcharts, and wireframes to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate closely with artists, programmers, producers, and other designers to ensure design integrity and execution.
• Prototyping and playtesting game mechanics to validate and refine design decisions.
• Analyze player feedback and telemetry data to identify areas for improvement and implement iterative design changes.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a positive and productive team culture within the Centurion studio.
• Stay current with industry trends, player expectations, and emerging technologies in game design.
• Champion the player experience, ensuring that all design decisions contribute to fun and engaging gameplay.
• Contribute to the overall vision and strategic direction of game projects.

Conocimientos

Portfolio

Communication

Unity/Unreal

Analytical

Collaboration

Mobile/Console design

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Game Design / CS or related field

Herramientas

Unity

Unreal Engine

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client, a renowned game development studio located in Centurion, Gauteng, is looking for an exceptionally talented Senior Game Designer. This role is central to conceptualizing and refining game mechanics, systems, and player experiences for our upcoming projects across mobile and console platforms. You will play a critical role in translating creative visions into engaging and fun gameplay. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of game design principles, a passion for creating compelling player journeys, and a proven history of shipping successful titles. You'll be working within a collaborative environment in our Centurion studio, contributing to innovative titles that captivate players worldwide. This position requires a blend of creative flair and analytical rigor, ensuring that our games are not only enjoyable but also commercially viable.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, document, and iterate on core game mechanics, systems, and features for mobile and console games.
• Create detailed game design documents (GDDs), flowcharts, and wireframes to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate closely with artists, programmers, producers, and other designers to ensure design integrity and execution.
• Prototyping and playtesting game mechanics to validate and refine design decisions.
• Analyze player feedback and telemetry data to identify areas for improvement and implement iterative design changes.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a positive and productive team culture within the Centurion studio.
• Stay current with industry trends, player expectations, and emerging technologies in game design.
• Champion the player experience, ensuring that all design decisions contribute to fun and engaging gameplay.
• Contribute to the overall vision and strategic direction of game projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional game design experience, with at least 2 shipped titles in a senior or lead capacity.
• Strong portfolio showcasing exceptional game design skills, including mechanics, systems, and level design.
• Proficiency with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Excellent understanding of player psychology, game balancing, and progression systems.
• Experience designing for both mobile (iOS/Android) and console platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate design concepts in Centurion.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced team environment.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive health insurance
• performance bonuses
• ample opportunities for professional development, including access to industry conferences and specialized training
• generous paid time off
• retirement savings plans
• regular team social events
• The Centurion location provides a vibrant working atmosphere, and we are committed to fostering a culture of creativity and mutual respect.