Senior Game Designer - Systems & Mechanics (Remote)

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Designer to shape core gameplay systems and mechanics for upcoming titles. You will conceptualize engaging mechanics, balance complex systems, and translate high-level concepts into playable experiences.

Collaboration with distributed teams of designers, programmers, artists, and producers is essential. The role emphasizes data-driven design, prototyping, and mentorship of junior designers, with a remote-friendly setup that supports working from anywhere on

Qualifications

• 6+ years of game design experience with systems/mechanics focus
• Proven portfolio of engaging game systems and mechanics
• Strong understanding of game design theory, player psychology and balancing

Responsibilities

• Design and document core game systems, mechanics, and progression loops
• Create specifications for features including rules and balancing parameters
• Prototype new mechanics and iterate based on data and feedback
• Collaborate with programmers to implement systems and refine gameplay
• Work with artists to ensure visual and interactive cohesion
• Analyze player data to balance gameplay and identify improvements
• Contribute to the overall game design vision and player experience
• Mentor junior designers and provide constructive feedback
• Stay current with industry trends and innovative mechanics approaches
• Ensure playability and fun across designed systems

Skills

Systems & mechanics design

Game design theory

Data analysis

Scripting basics (C#/Blueprint)

Unity/Unreal Engine

Design documentation

Collaboration & communication

Player psychology

Mentoring junior designers

Passion for games

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design/CS or related

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Blueprints / C# scripting

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Designer to shape core gameplay systems and mechanics for upcoming titles. You will conceptualize engaging mechanics, balance complex systems, and translate high-level concepts into playable experiences.

Collaboration with distributed teams of designers, programmers, artists, and producers is essential. The role emphasizes data-driven design, prototyping, and mentorship of junior designers, with a remote-friendly setup that supports working from anywhere on