Company Info
Large organization
200 + Employees
Mezan Studios
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Job Position – Game Designer
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We’re game development team focused on producing stellar video games from the Middle East; we strive to provide a platform and a voice for aspiring game developers in the region.
We’re pouring our hearts into developing Nightscape – an atmospheric adventure game inspired by ancient Arabian astronomy. Unearthing inspirational sources from the region and translating them into fun and meaningful experiences is key for us.
Who are we looking for?
A game designer who will conceptualize, design, and oversee implementation of core game mechanics for Nightscape. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a small project-oriented development team, building games for PC and consoles.
Salary
$35,000 – $40,000 depending on experience level
Responsibilities
We encourage autonomy, professional agility and attention to detail. Your main skills will include but not be limited to:
- Design and balance core game mechanics
- Design and balance game levels
- Build, design and help implement engaging core and meta loops to engage players
- Communication of game design with clear and concise documentation
- Expand on existing design briefs through detailed design documents
- Deliver clear and concise product specs
- Be a key player in contributing to roadmap planning
- Break down multi-faceted development features into estimated sprint plans to guide our product from creation to launch
Requirements
- 3 years of experience working in games, with at least one shipped game as a designer
- A varied portfolio showcasing samples of core game mechanics
- Ability to create interaction-flow wireframes based on high-level product spec
- Strong analytical systems design skills
- Ability to create functional prototypes to test design ideas
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Competency in C# or Visual Scripting in Unity
Desired Profile
- Comfortable prototyping and working with an iterative development process
- A pro-active hands-on approach, with a drive to get fun into the game
- Passion for video games
- Be results oriented and be able to work under pressure
- Most importantly: comfortable working collaboratively with a strong team spirit in mind
Conditions
- Full time remote work
- Potential visits to Doha, Qatar for in-person development sprints of several weeks
Opportunities
- The chance to become part of a newly established studio, materially influence how we do things, and make an impact
- Be part of a dynamic team that is open to initiatives and ideas
- You will have a big opportunity to learn and potential exposure to other areas of game dev / business
- Ownership and agency of your field of expertise
- We value a learning environment so plenty of room to learn and grow
- You can have a real impact on our games
- You don’t have to know it all, but you can make up for it with your drive to find solutions
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