Game Designer

I. KEY JOB DUTIES

• Concept & Prototype Development: Research and select innovative ideas to create prototypes that deliver exceptional player experiences within the puzzle genre.
• Game Design Documentation: Translate gameplay ideas into comprehensive Game Design Documents.
• System & Economy Design: Design and balance core game systems, in-game economy, and difficulty progression.
• Level Design: Create engaging levels specifically for puzzle games.
• Performance Analysis & Improvement: Monitor and analyze game performance and user data to enhance existing features and improve key performance indicator (KPI) metrics.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Lead collaborative efforts with other designers, artists, and engineers to transform game concepts into high-quality products that drive strong player engagement, retention, and monetization.
• Quality Assurance: Continuously review development progress to ensure the final product meets high-quality expectations.
• Feature Enhancement & Delivery: Improve existing features or deliver new features to existing games to increase KPI metrics.
• A/B Testing & Insights: Lead A/B testing initiatives to gain insights and share findings with the team.

Nice to Have (Experience in Product Owner Position):

• Backlog Planning (Refinement/Grooming):
  • Break down Game Design Documents into smaller, manageable components.
  • Set goals, prioritize, and assign issues and related tasks for each sprint.
• Sprint Planning & Review: Prepare necessary documentation before meetings.

II. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES

KNOWLEDGE

• Strong understanding of game mechanics, game flow, and game design tools.
• Proficiency in analytics, statistics, and probability.
• Skilled in prototyping and ideation.
• Knowledge of game statistics and tracking.

Plus points if you have:

• User psychology, biology
• Statistic in casual games (hybrid monetization model)
• Background in technical or programming
• Knowledge about Mobile game market, game trending especially in casual and puzzle genre

ABILITIES

• At least 3 years of experience in a Game Designer or similar role.
• Highly motivated, self-organized, and results-driven.
• Proactive in identifying and solving issues.
• Possesses a keen eye for detail.
• Passionate about playing and creating games.
• Strong sense of responsibility and a collaborative team spirit.
• Able to balance player focus, innovation, and effective decision-making.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Open to self-critique and accepting feedback from others.

Plus points if you have:

• Experience shipped one or more puzzle/casual games
• Game balancing, including in-game economies and difficulty progression
• Ability to create a prototype by yourself with any creation software or game engine (Unity3d, cocos, Game Maker,...)
• A dedicated balance between left/right brain

III. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE

• Professional, creative working environment and talented teams, equal-opportunities & agile culture
• Great facility to work. You will have a MacBook and extra high definition screens
• Electrical standing desk comfortable seat
• Annual leave 12 days / sick leave 2 days / remote work 12 days
• Paternity Leave policy offers more than 10 days of Paid leave, not including days-off.
• Remaining Annual leave will be transferred to the next working year
• Premium health insurance package for you and your relatives
• Annual health check-up at premium clinic
• Interesting workout activities: gym/fitness, yoga, kick-boxing, football after work
• Annual bonus and project bonus
• Reward program for engaged activities and volunteering
• Annual company trip & quarter team bonding activities
• Happy hours and awesome parties
• Development opportunity: sponsorship for training courses
• With regular discussions, you will have a lot of opportunities to learn from experts in their fields
• International opportunity to expose and grow
• At least one abroad travels every year. We often send our elites to international conferences like GDC, WWDC, Google I/O... to update the latest technology
• Additional allowance & gifts for birthdays, giving-birth, weddings, illness, Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar New Year, 1/1, 1/5, 1/6...
• Pantry booster with food & beverages, game station & entertainment: PS4,...

IV. FURTHER INFORMATION

• Working hour: from Monday to Friday (8:30 -18:00)
• Address: 40A Lam Son, Tan Son Hoa Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (former address is Ward 2, Tan Binh District)