Senior Mobile & Console Game Designer

Placements24; Pretoria; Presencial; ZAR 800.000 - 1.200.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Health insurance

Performance bonuses

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Team events

Training opportunities

Resumo da vaga

Placements24, on behalf of a renowned game development studio in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Game Designer to shape core mechanics, systems and player experiences for upcoming mobile and console titles.

The role centers on translating creative visions into engaging gameplay, shipping high-quality experiences, and collaborating with artists, programmers and producers to ensure design integrity and commercial viability.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in game design, CS or related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 6 years in professional game design with at least 2 shipped titles in senior/lead capacity.
• Strong portfolio showing mechanics, systems and level design.
• Proficiency with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Experience designing for mobile (iOS/Android) and console platforms.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving and team collaboration.

Responsabilidades

• Design, document, and iterate core game mechanics, systems and features for mobile and console games.
• Create detailed GDDs, flowcharts and wireframes to communicate design intent.
• Collaborate with artists, programmers and producers to ensure design integrity.
• Prototype and playtest game mechanics to validate and refine decisions.
• Analyze player feedback and telemetry to identify improvements and iterate.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a positive team culture.

Conhecimentos

Game design

Team collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Mentorship

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or related field

Ferramentas

Unity

Unreal Engine

Descrição da vaga

Placements24, on behalf of a renowned game development studio in Centurion, Gauteng, seeks a Senior Game Designer to shape core mechanics, systems and player experiences for upcoming mobile and console titles.

The role centers on translating creative visions into engaging gameplay, shipping high-quality experiences, and collaborating with artists, programmers and producers to ensure design integrity and commercial viability.