Technical Game Designer

Placements24; Vereeniging; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Professional development

Modern development tools

Supportive team culture focused on创新

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a forward-thinking game development studio in Vereeniging, Gauteng, to hire a Technical Game Designer. The role bridges design vision and technical implementation, prototyping features, scripting gameplay systems, and collaborating with programmers and artists to bring concepts to life.

You will work with scripting languages such as Lua, Python, or C#, and leverage Unity or Unreal Engine.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Technical Game Designer or related role in game development.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Lua, Python, C#, Blueprint).
• Strong understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and player psychology.
• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Ability to create clear and concise design documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork in hybrid/collaborative environments.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience.
• Portfolio showcasing implemented game mechanics or scripting work.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement core game mechanics and systems using scripting languages.
• Collaborate with lead designers and programmers to define technical requirements for new features.
• Develop and maintain documentation for game systems, mechanics, and design specifications.
• Create and iterate on gameplay prototypes to test and refine design concepts.
• Work closely with artists and animators to ensure game systems integrate with assets.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues related to gameplay implementation.
• Optimize game systems for performance and memory usage.
• Contribute to the overall game design process, offering insights based on technical feasibility.
• Assist in the debugging and testing of game features.
• Stay current with emerging game technologies and design trends.

Skills

Scripting experience

Game design principles

Unity/Unreal Engine

Documentation skills

Team collaboration

Portfolio

Education

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

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Blueprint

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking game development studio, is looking for a skilled Technical Game Designer to join their innovative team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is critical in bridging the gap between design vision and technical implementation, ensuring that game mechanics are not only creative but also feasible and optimized. You will be involved in prototyping new features, scripting gameplay systems, and collaborating closely with programmers and artists to bring game concepts to life. This position is ideal for individuals who possess a strong understanding of game design principles combined with practical scripting or programming skills. The hybrid work model offers a balance of collaborative in-office time and focused remote work, allowing for flexibility while maintaining team cohesion. You will play a key role in shaping the player experience and ensuring the technical integrity of our client's games.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, prototype, and implement core game mechanics and systems using scripting languages (e.g., Lua, Python, C#).
• Collaborate with lead designers and programmers to define technical requirements for new features.
• Develop and maintain documentation for game systems, mechanics, and design specifications.
• Create and iterate on gameplay prototypes to test and refine design concepts.
• Work closely with artists and animators to ensure game systems integrate seamlessly with visual assets.
• Identify and resolve design and technical issues related to gameplay implementation.
• Optimize game systems for performance and memory usage.
• Contribute to the overall game design process, offering insights and solutions based on technical feasibility.
• Assist in the debugging and testing of game features.
• Stay current with emerging game technologies and design trends.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Game Designer, Game Designer with scripting experience, or a related role in game development.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language commonly used in game development (e.g., Lua, Python, C#, Blueprint).
• Strong understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and player psychology.
• Experience with game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Ability to create clear and concise design documentation.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with experience working in a hybrid or collaborative team environment.
• A passion for creating engaging and technically sound game experiences.
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Portfolio showcasing implemented game mechanics or scripting work.

Benefits

• competitive salary
• comprehensive health benefits
• flexible hybrid work arrangement
• opportunities for professional development
• access to modern development tools
• a supportive team culture focused on innovation
• performance bonuses
• strong emphasis on work-life balance

Join a company that values creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement in the dynamic field of game development in Vereeniging, Gauteng.