The Role
Support design of puzzle and hypercasual mobile games by researching ideas, prototyping, documenting GDDs, testing and balancing levels/systems, collaborating with art and engineering, and gathering player data to improve gameplay.
Summary Generated by Built In
I. KEY JOB DUTIES
- Research and contribute creative ideas for puzzle and hypercasual games.
- Assist in creating prototypes and testing game concepts.
- Document gameplay ideas clearly in Game Design Documents (GDD).
- Support senior designers in designing and balancing levels, game systems, and difficulty progression.
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to help bring concepts into production.
- Regularly test game builds, give feedback, and help ensure product quality.
- Learn how to monitor game performance and gather player insights to support improvements.
II. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
KNOWLEDGE
- Basic knowledge of game design principles, especially puzzle mechanics, level design, and game flow.
- Familiarity with mobile games and casual game trends.
- Plus points if you know about:
- Player psychology and motivation.
- Basic statistics or data analysis.
- Game engines or prototyping tools (Unity, Game Maker, etc.).
ABILITIES
- At least 1 year of experience in a Game Designer or similar role
- Logical thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
- “Must-do” attitude: proactive, eager to learn, and not afraid of challenges.
- Ability to organize ideas clearly and accept feedback positively.
- Detail-oriented with a strong passion for puzzles and casual games.
- Team player with good communication and collaboration skills.
Plus points if you have:
- Experience shipped one or more puzzle/casual games.
- Game balancing, including in-game economies and difficulty progression.
- Ability to create a prototype by yourself with any creation software or game engine (Unity3D, Cocos, Game Maker,...).
- A dedicated balance between the left/right brain.
III. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
- Great facility to work in. You will have a MacBook and extra high-definition screens
- Premium health insurance package and annual medical check-up
- Sponsorship for training courses
- Interesting activities: gym/fitness club at work, English club, corporate social responsibility events...
- Attractive signing bonus for important positions
- With regular discussions with the CEO, founders, and executives of the company, you will have a lot of opportunities to learn from experts in their fields
- Annual bonus and project bonus
- International opportunity to expose and grow
- At least one abroad travels every year. We often send our elites to international conferences like GDC, WWDC, Google I/O... to update on the latest technology
- Full labor insurance (social, health, unemployment)
- Annual leave 12 days / sick leave 2 days / remote work 12 days
- Free food & drinks, kitchen at work, PlayStation after work
- Friday evening party, happy hour, team activities, and awesome parties…
IV. FURTHER INFORMATION
- Working hours: from Monday to Friday (8:30 -18:00).
- Address: Olympus Building, 40A Lam Son, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.
Skills Required
- At least 1 year of experience in a Game Designer or similar role
- Basic knowledge of game design principles (puzzle mechanics, level design, game flow)
- Familiarity with mobile games and casual game trends
- Ability to document gameplay ideas clearly in Game Design Documents (GDD)
- Logical thinking and a problem-solving mindset
- Proactive, eager to learn, must-do attitude
- Ability to organize ideas clearly and accept feedback positively
- Detail-oriented with a strong passion for puzzles and casual games
- Team player with good communication and collaboration skills
- Player psychology and motivation knowledge
- Basic statistics or data analysis
- Experience with game engines or prototyping tools (Unity, Game Maker, Cocos, etc.)
- Experience shipping one or more puzzle/casual games
- Experience in game balancing, in-game economies, and difficulty progression
- Ability to create a prototype independently with any creation software or game engine
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The Company
What We Do
Athena Studio is a multinational technology company focused on developing mobile gaming apps for a wide range of worldwide users. We’ve brought over 15 superb game titles to the global market on iOS and Android. Our hit Woody ™ Block Puzzle Battle has been globally featured on Google Play as it’s an outstanding multiplayer battling puzzler ever. Our mission to entertain and enrich people’s lives through enhanced 5-star products. We are a mix of talented people who are game producers, artists, data scientists, programmers, gamers, and dreamers. We offer lots of room for you to grow & you will be a part of a talented team working together to achieve amazing results.
