Game Designer (Middle/Senior) at Gameloft

Ho Chi Minh City, , Vietnam -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Game Design, Gameplay Mechanics, Systems Design, Level Design, Combat Design, UI/UX Design, Game Economy Balancing, Unity, Unreal Engine, Prototyping, Game Design Documentation, Cross-functional Collaboration, English Communication, Mobile Game Design, PC/Console Game Design, Problem Solving

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Job Description Are you a game designer with solid international experience in creation and/or liveops? We are looking for a talent like you to join Gameloft Saigon! Our team of 20+ multicultural game designers are working on exciting projects, both independently and in co-development with other Gameloft studios around the world, involving famous IPs and a variety of game genres, including open-world adventure, racing, action, casual, educational kids’ games. Bringing both rich expertise and versatility, you will play a key role in our journey to build a strong game design team through hands-on collaboration, knowledge sharing, internal training, within our growing studio in the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. You will shape the game’s vision by defining design intentions, crafting gameplay systems, mechanics, levels, and combat design while collaborating with cross-functional game development teams (Artist, Developer, Producer, Product Manager, Data Analyst, etc.) to deliver engaging player experiences. Your daily work will include: Design and develop gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems ensuring that they are intuitive, easy to understand, and enjoyable. Create and maintain game design documents, including concept pitches, feature specifications, and user interface designs. Prototype and iterate on game concepts to refine gameplay mechanics and user interactions, considering feedback from internal teams and user testing sessions. Balance gameplay difficulty and complexity to accommodate the cognitive and motor skills development of players as well as the game economy. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to integrate GD content and ensure alignment with project team's objectives then adapt and modify game design elements based on feedbacks and technical constraints for flexibility throughout the design process. Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in game design to continually innovate and improve our products. Qualifications Solid experience in Game Design with broad understanding of all core aspects of game design (gameplay mechanics, systems, 3Cs, UI/UX, player progression, etc.) along with a great passion for video games. Good English communication skills and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams (Artist, Developer, Producer, Product Manager, Data Analyst, etc.) to present ideas clearly and persuasively. Proven track record with a portfolio demonstrating successful and shipped projects and multi-platform titles. Understanding of the market and target audience of Mobile Video Games & PC/Console. Proficient in game design supporting tools and game engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine. Creative problem-solving skill, self-disciplined, motivated and committed to achieving the final game result and company goals. Check out some projects at Saigon Studio: Dungeons & Dragons® Asphalt 8 - Coin Rush Trailer Asphalt Legends Unite - Launch Trailer Gangstar Vegas Applaydu Season 6 Claynosaurz - Gameloft x Claynosaurz Partnership Announcement Additional Information Recruitment Process: Screening call; Test; Interview; Offer. Please note: To ensure a fair and compliant recruitment process under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), please submit your application through the official job posting, preferably via Gameloft website, Gameloft or Gameloft Vietnam LinkedIn pages, or SmartRecruiters. Applications sent via email or LinkedIn messages will not be considered. Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose profiles most closely match the role needs will be contacted by our recruiters. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and interest. Work Location and Hours: Work location: 207C Nguyen Xi, Binh Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City. Work hours: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM, Monday - Friday. Why Join Gameloft? You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded more than 1 billion times per year. You want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video games. You want to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere. You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world. You will work on an employment contract with competitive remuneration and benefits package. You are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of the city. You want to work for one of the best companies in the region, certified by the HR Asia Awards 2024 as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Asia and recognized for Diversity, Equity. and Inclusion. What We Offer: A hybrid working model with 2 days working from home. A dynamic workplace environment, with over 11+ nationalities, where hundreds of world-renowned game titles were born. A range of well-being events and policies to support employees physically, mentally, and emotionally. An open-space office, a canteen, a billiard table, a ping-pong table, and a foosball table. A gaming room equipped with mutiple devices (PS, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, arcade machine, etc). Various training packages, including internal training, training sponsorship, and e-learning platforms (iLearn, Udemy, O'Reilly,...). Opportunities to collaborate and train with Gameloft worldwide experts and develop yourselves. An attractive monthly salary alongside Tet and other performance bonuses. Minimum 12 days of paid annual leave, plus 5 days of paid sick leave, Christmas leave, Birthday leave, CSR leave,... 100% coverage of mandatory insurance plus extra premium healthcare insurance. A monthly allowance to support lunch meals and working-from-home electricity and Internet bills. Relocation support for international candidates joining from overseas. What's more? Want to know more? Visit our websites: Saigon Studio website LinkedIn page Facebook page Manager Role: No Work Model: Hybrid

Responsibilities

Define the game's vision by crafting gameplay systems, mechanics, levels, and combat design. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create and maintain design documentation and iterate on prototypes based on user feedback.