Senior Narrative & Systems Game Designer

Placements24; Rustenburg; Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Comprehensive health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Generous paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Access to latest tools and tech

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Designer (Narrative & Systems) to join our Rustenburg studio in North West. You will shape the core player experience by crafting immersive stories, engaging mechanics, and intricate system interactions with a talented team.

Bring 6+ years of game design experience, a strong portfolio in narrative and systems work, and proficiency with Unity or Unreal Engine. This role offers a collaborative, creative environment in Rustenburg.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years of game design experience focusing on narrative and systems.
• Portfolio demonstrating narrative and systems-driven game design.
• Experience with scripting languages (Lua, Python) is a significant plus.
• Proficiency with Unity or Unreal Engine is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, CS, Creative Writing, or related field, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement core game mechanics, systems, and progression linked to narrative goals.
• Develop narratives, including plot, character arcs, dialogue, and lore.
• Create design documentation with system specs, flowcharts, and outlines.
• Collaborate with level designers, artists, programmers, and writers.
• Prototype and iterate on game mechanics and narrative elements using feedback.
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to a collaborative culture.
• Champion the game's vision and align decisions with creative direction.
• Balance systems to ensure fair progression and rewarding experiences.
• Participate in playtests and provide narrative feedback.
• Stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Narrative design

Systems design

Lua

Python

Unity

Unreal Engine

Portfolio development

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design

Equivalent experience

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Game Designer (Narrative & Systems) to join our Rustenburg studio in North West. You will shape the core player experience by crafting immersive stories, engaging mechanics, and intricate system interactions with a talented team.

Bring 6+ years of game design experience, a strong portfolio in narrative and systems work, and proficiency with Unity or Unreal Engine. This role offers a collaborative, creative environment in Rustenburg.