Game Designer (Puzzle)

Freeplay·Удалённо·Удалённо·3 мес. назад

Designing game projects in the puzzle genre;
Developing game concepts, game mechanics, and core loops;
Working with project documentation (GDDs, One-Pagers, feature design specs);
Collaboration with the development team: programmers, artists, animators (creating tasks, writing specifications, reviewing results);
Creating and working on prototypes for new puzzle games and puzzle mechanics;
Being a part of the full development cycle of gameplay features, including new mechanics and game modes and improving and reworking existing solutions;
Working in Unity: project setup, level design, gameplay parameter configuration;
Calculating and setting up game balance;
Analyzing the puzzle games market, studying successful projects and industry trends;
Researching and coming up with promising ideas and mechanics for new puzzle prototypes and games.

3+ years of experience in game design, preferably within the puzzle genre;
Experience working on successful puzzle games;
Deep understanding of the puzzle games industry and core gameplay patterns;
Sound knowledge of game design, including: game mechanics, level design, UI/UX, product metrics;
Strong documentation skills (GDDs, One-Pagers, design specs);
Experience working with Unity (setting up levels, components, configurations);
Understanding of product metrics and the impact of features on retention, engagement, LTV;
Strong competitor analysis and reference research skills;
Ability to deconstruct games and identify their strong and weak points;
Understanding of monetization principles for puzzle projects;
Experience leading a feature from ideation to launch;
Ability to quickly create hypotheses and prototype them for CPI / LTV testing;
Strong understanding of player engagement, game feel, and gameplay loops;
Team-oriented mindset, strong communication and organization skills;
Russian - native or fluent (required).