Senior Game Designer — Shape Global Gameplay (Hybrid, Durban)

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Durban

Competitive pay with incentives

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks an experienced Senior Game Designer to help conceptualize, develop, and refine gameplay mechanics and systems that captivate a global audience. You will translate innovative ideas into engaging and fun gameplay, collaborating across disciplines to realize the design vision.

With a focus on player experience, you will contribute to projects that push creative boundaries, balancing systems and iterating based on feedback.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in game design.
• Deep understanding of game design principles and player psychology.
• Proficiency with game design documentation tools and methodologies.
• Experience with scripting languages or game engines (Unity/Unreal) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Design and document core gameplay mechanics, systems, and features for new game titles.
• Create detailed design documents, flowcharts, and wireframes to communicate game mechanics clearly.
• Prototype and iterate on gameplay systems using player feedback and data analysis.
• Collaborate with programmers, artists, and producers to meet design goals within constraints.
• Balance game systems for fair progression, engaging challenges, and rewarding experiences.
• Provide constructive feedback on design elements across projects.

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks an experienced Senior Game Designer to help conceptualize, develop, and refine gameplay mechanics and systems that captivate a global audience. You will translate innovative ideas into engaging and fun gameplay, collaborating across disciplines to realize the design vision.

With a focus on player experience, you will contribute to projects that push creative boundaries, balancing systems and iterating based on feedback.