Game Designer
Keywords Studios, Russia

• Team position which assumes working with Producer on major design decisions for the game
• Communicate the vision for major design initiatives, new features and major design overhauls to client and the team
• Own and hold brainstorming/playtest sessions
• Work closely and unify all other disciplines: engineers, artists and QA to design, tune and implement various game design directions
• Write proposals for major systems, new game modes and other design initiatives
• Maintain complex, challenging, impactful game aspects with minimal oversight
• Analyze internal and external metrics feedback and adjust design or balance the game if necessary
• Describe user experience stories, create wireframe screens and flows
• Contribute to prototyping, game balancing and gameplay tuning

Requirements

• Must have experience in Game Design for mobile games or own a compelling portfolio
• Knowledge of 3D level/game design tools and editors, primarily Unreal 3 amp; Unreal 4
• Full cycle and multi-discipline development experience is a must
• Understanding of gameplay densities and dependencies plus ability to unify all elements together
• A fine attention to quality and detail, both creatively and technically
• Strong creative skills
• Excellent organization and communication skills
• Understand scripting or ability to scrip will be treated as a big bonus
• Great leadership and collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to work self-directed when necessary
• Confident English level both written and verbal (at least Intermediate)
• Knowledge of Project Management tools (Jira, Confluence)
• Solid user of office tools ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A gamer, with a strong passion for games in general
• Excellent knowledge of video game industry
• Ability to put oneself in player’s shoes

Benefits

• Working with an international team of world class professionals on exciting and challenging projects
• Relocation program for new hires
• Learning amp; Development opportunities mentoring, lectures, participationat industry conferences and events
• Medical Insurance package
• Sensible flexible working hours
• Breakfasts, snacks and fruits available during the day, tea and coffee machines
• Friendly team and a friendly environment
• Casual workplace environment in downtown St. Petersburg; including bicycle parking, gym, game and chill-out zones
• Additional benefits care bonus to cover health, educational and safety needs, three paid days without sick list during a year, corporate parties and team buildings, referral bonuses and many more others

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