Job Description

Game Designer at ForeVR Games

ForeVR Games is seeking a talented and experienced Game Designer to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will be a visionary with a deep understanding of game mechanics, player experience, and industry trends. As a Game Designer, you will collaborate closely with producers, developers, artists, and other departments to deliver high-quality game experiences from concept through to final release.

Role & responsibilities

• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to articulate design ideas clearly, both written and verbally. Provide feedback to other designers and communicate with non-design team members (e.g., artists, programmers, producers)
• Project Management: Experience with Jira to keep design work organized within the broader scope of game development
• Game Conceptualization: Work with Product Owner and other team members to define the vision, tone, and direction for the game. Translate this vision into detailed game systems and mechanics
• Prototyping & Documentation: Develop and iterate on prototypes for new gameplay features, and ensure all design work is properly documented (e.g., game design documents, flowcharts, etc.)
• UI/UX Design: Experience designing user interfaces and crafting positive user experiences
• Balancing & Tuning: Continuously assess, balance, and tweak gameplay systems to create a satisfying player experience. Includes combat mechanics, progression systems, economy, difficulty curves, etc.
• Collaboration: Work cross-functionally with producers, developers, artists, and other designers to ensure the design is implemented to the highest standard
• Playtesting & Feedback: Lead playtesting sessions, gather player feedback, and iterate on design elements based on insights to refine gameplay
• Product & Community Intelligence: Be the player. Deeply understand what makes our games tick from both qualitative and quantitative perspectives
• Problem-Solving: Ability to solve complex design challenges, particularly when balancing player satisfaction with technical constraints
• Quality Assurance: Ensure designs are implemented correctly and perform bug fixes when necessary during the development lifecycle
• Stay Current: Keep up to date with industry trends, emerging technologies, and design techniques to inform future design decisions and innovation
  
  

Qualifications

• 5+ years of games industry experience
• 3+ years of liveops experience
• 3+ mobile & VR/AR experience
• Proficiency in industry-standard game engines (Unity, Unreal, etc.)
• Strong portfolio with demonstrable game systems and mechanics design
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Leadership skills to guide design teams and mentor junior designers
• Expertise in core game design areas (combat, progression, balancing, etc.)
• A passion for games and knowledge of industry trends