Associate Game Designer

Responsibilities:

• Create concepts and pitch game ideas; evangelize these concepts to the studio and generate excitement and enthusiasm among the teams.

• Collaborate with the Creative Director and other Designer to define and improve the game s vision and overall player experience.

• Lead the creation of the game s design through Concept Proposals, Game Design Documents, and Functional Specifications.

• Create concepts for characters, environments, props; design levels, create UIs, place sound/music, and tune/balance gameplay.

• Perform as an enabler between the development functions to ensure game design fits within the parameters of the project.

• Research game industry and product design trends to enhance the player s experience and enjoyment.

• Serve as a mentor and guide to Junior Designers; offer them your wisdom and insights regarding the game design process; promote good design principles.

• Ensure the commercial success of our product offerings.

Requirement:

• Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science or equivalent with Game Design course.

• Relevant years of experience in mobile game design, including no fewer than two (2) shipped games.

• Should have game economy design experience in freemium models.

• Should have experience in making free to play.

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of both premium and freemium mobile games.

• Solid understanding of popular mobile, casual, and social games recognizes what makes them fun.

• Understands current game design concepts, prototyping, Agile/Scrum, non-linear storytelling, core loops, USP, etc.

• Experience in social/viral marketing; understands game analytics.

• Must exhibit a strong and current passion for games and a strong sense of aesthetics applicable to producing AAA entertainment products.

• Must be an avid gamer and play games across genres and platforms.

• Knowledge of other game platforms and current trends.

• Early-adopter when it comes to mobile electronics and other consumer products and services.

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

• Prior working experience with movie-based or franchise Ips will be an added advantage.