Game Designer

 We are looking for an experienced Game Designer to bring their expert game design skills to help build a new game within our Narrative studio, the team behind the hit mobile game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. You’ll have the opportunity to collaborate with top industry talent and contribute to the development and vision of a new title, from initial concept to final product. If you’re experienced in puzzle design with an interest in narrative adventure, this role could be for you!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive the design and development of new gameplay mechanics, systems, and features.
• Create and maintain game design feature specs to clearly communicate design flows and functional details.
• Collaborate closely with narrative, art, and engineering to ensure gameplay, story, and visuals work cohesively.
• Rapidly prototype and iterate on gameplay ideas using user testing feedback, team input, and data insights.
• Design game content such as puzzle scenes and assist with implementing them using Unity.
• Use spreadsheet modeling to balance game economy, difficulty, and pacing.
• Ensure implementation aligned to design specs and at desired creative quality.

QUALIFICATIONS

• B.S. degree or Advanced Diploma in Game design or related field.
• 3+ years of game industry design experience; at least 1+ years with mobile titles.
• Experience designing a variety of game systems and features.
• Experience using spreadsheets for tuning and balancing.
• Experience with genres such as hidden object, puzzle, or puzzle adventure games.
• Familiarity with Unity for prototyping and iterating gameplay mechanics.
• Strong documentation and communication skills; able to present ideas clearly to varied audiences.
• Highly organized, collaborative, and feedback-oriented with strong ownership and follow-through.
  
  NICE TO HAVE
• Experience shipping a new mobile game
• Background working with licensed IP and narrative-driven projects.