Game Designer (Middle level)

Company Description

Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 2,700 people worldwide. Every month, 55 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

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Job Description

Job Purpose:

• We are seeking a creative and adaptable Game Designer to join our team, specializing in designing games for very young players (below 10 years old) on a big edutainment game reaching millions of players worldwide.
• In this role, you will be responsible for crafting engaging and educational gameplay experiences that align with client specifications and developmental needs of young children. You will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure that the games meet both creative and technical requirements, ultimately delivering high-quality products that captivate and entertain our youngest audience.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and develop gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems tailored specifically for young children, ensuring they are intuitive, easy to understand, and enjoyable.
• Collaborate with client stakeholders, including educational experts, to integrate educational content and ensure alignment with client's learning objectives.
• Create and maintain game design documents, including concept pitches, feature specifications, and user interface designs.
• Prototype and iterate on game concepts to refine gameplay mechanics and user interactions, considering feedback from internal teams and user testing sessions.
• Balance gameplay difficulty and complexity to accommodate the cognitive and motor skills development of young players as well as the game economy.
• Adapt and modify game design elements based on client feedback and technical constraints, maintaining flexibility throughout the design process.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in game design, particularly focusing on games for young children, to continually innovate and improve our products.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.
• More than 2 years’ experience in Game Design, with a passion for video games, including knowledge of market trends and retro gaming.
• Proven track record as a Game Designer with a portfolio demonstrating successful projects, ideally including games for young children or educational games.
• Solid knowledge of Game Design, including mechanics, level design, UI/UX, and game reward systems.
• Good understanding of child development principles, educational game design, gamification techniques, and child-friendly interface design.
• Proficient in game design tools like Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar platforms.
• Familiarity with mobile devices hardware, platforms, software technologies, and techniques.
• Experience collaborating with data researchers and designing with a data-driven mindset and including familiarity with AI tools for concept documents.
• Creative problem-solving skills with a passion for creating entertaining and educational experiences for young children.
• Flexible, self-disciplined, highly motivated, and committed to achieving the final game result and company goals.

Additional Information

Recruitment Process:

• (1) Screening call. Only qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiters,
• (2) Test,
• (3) Interviews,
• (4) Offer.

Work Location and Hour:

• Work location: 26 Ung Van Khiem, Binh Thanh, HCMC (hybrid working model)
• Work hours: 08:30 A.M - 06:00 P.M, Monday - Friday

Why Join Gameloft?

• You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded more than 1 billion times per year.
• You want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video games.
• You want to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.
• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world.
• You will work on a permanent contract with competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• You are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of the city.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid working model.

• A dynamic workplace environment, with over 18 nationalities, where hundreds of world-renowned game titles were born.

• A range of well-being events and policies to support employees physically, mentally, and emotionally.

• An open-space office, a cafeteria, a terrace and a Gaming Area.

• Various training packages, including internal training, sponsorship training, and e-learning (iLearn, Udemy,...).

• Opportunities to collaborate and train with Gameloft worldwide experts and develop yourselves.

• An attractive monthly salary alongside Tet and other performance bonuses.

• Minimum 12 days of paid annual leave, plus 5 days of paid sick leave, Christmas leave, Birthday leave,...

• 100% coverage of mandatory insurance and extra healthcare insurance.

• A monthly allowance to support lunch meals and working-from-home electricity and Internet bills.

• Other benefits from one of the best employers in Vietnam.

What's more?

• Want to know more? Visit our websites:
  • Saigon Studio website
  • LinkedIn page
  • Facebook page
• Due to the high number of applicants, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.