About This Role
Working with game developers, artists, UI/UX designers and product managers, the Game Designer contributes to the development of engaging PC and mobile gaming experiences. This role involves translating game concepts into practical design specifications, balancing gameplay mechanics and supporting the development process from initial concept through testing and release.
Responsibilities
- Design and refine gameplay mechanics, rules, progression systems and player interactions for PC and mobile games
- Develop game concepts, feature proposals and design documentation based on project objectives
- Create and maintain Game Design Documents (GDDs), including gameplay flows, system rules and feature specifications
- Design levels, missions, objectives, challenges and in-game activities where required by the project
- Develop player progression, reward systems, difficulty curves and game balance parameters
- Collaborate with programmers to communicate design requirements and support the implementation of gameplay features
- Work with artists and UI/UX designers to ensure that game interfaces, visual elements and player interactions support the intended experience
- Create prototypes or mock-ups to test gameplay concepts and evaluate their feasibility
- Participate in playtesting sessions to identify usability issues, balancing problems and opportunities for improvement
- Analyse player feedback, gameplay data and testing results to inform design decisions
- Coordinate with product and development teams to prioritise features and refine gameplay requirements
- Support the development of new content, events, characters, items and other game features as appropriate to the project
- Review implemented features and provide feedback to ensure they meet the agreed design specifications
- Maintain design documentation and communicate updates throughout the development cycle
- Contribute ideas during brainstorming sessions and help explore new gameplay experiences
- Support post-launch updates, feature improvements and ongoing game content development when required
- Stay informed about game design trends, player expectations and developments across PC and mobile gaming
Requirements
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Interactive Media, Computer Science, Digital Media or a related discipline is preferred
- Relevant experience in game design, gameplay development, level design or a related role
- Understanding of core game design principles, including gameplay loops, player progression, difficulty balancing and reward systems
- Ability to document game mechanics and communicate design requirements clearly
- Familiarity with game development workflows and collaboration between design, art and engineering teams
