Lead Game Designer in Frogwares

15 серпня 2024 GameDev

Lead Game Designer

Київ, віддалено

Frogwares is currently looking for a  Lead Game Designer to join the dynamic team of game designers for its upcoming titles. Our expert team creates games that are highly praised by millions of players, as well as industry experts all over the world.

Requirements & Skills:

• 5+ years of experience, with at least one shipped title (on the PC/Console platform). At least 2 years of experience in the Lead role
• Extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine and proficiency in Unreal Blueprints
• Excellent problem-solving skills. Ability to think critically, and analyze gameplay systems
• English Proficiency: At least an Upper Intermediate level is required. You will be expected to fluently present and discuss ideas, as well as write technical documentation in English
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, ability to effectively convey ideas to the team

Nice to have:

• Passion for and deep understanding of survival horror games.
• Experience working on survival horror or 3rd person action projects
• Technical Design, Combat Design, or AI Design experience

Responsibilities:

As a Lead:

• Lead a team of game designers, providing guidance and feedback, using your extensive technical and design knowledge
• Work closely with other departments and department heads to ensure cohesive and consistent design throughout the project
• Help team in organizing their day-to-day work
• Assist in creation of planning documentation and roadmaps
• Oversee the design of game mechanics, systems, levels, and user interfaces. Ensure that the game design aligns with the creative vision and meets the needs of the target audience

As a Designer:

• Design, prototype, implement, and fine-tune new features
• Support and develop existing features

What’s on offer?

• An exciting project where you can develop professionally
• Intellectually stimulating work environment and peers
• Sense of ownership for world-renown game series
• Agile atmosphere with no bureaucracy and hierarchy
• Secured compensation level, paid vacations/sick leaves
• Regular reviews/feedback and development support

Hiring process

• CV review
• HR screen
• Technical interview
• Managerial interview (optional)
• Offer

What we offer

• Work in an office near “Pochaina” metro station. We also have generator here
• 20 working days of vacation per year
• 10 paid sick leave days per year
• “Goodies” in the office and holidays events
• Large, active, and friendly team
• Opportunity for professional growth and trying out new things
• Work in a well-known Ukrainian game studio

About Frogwares

Founded in 2000, Frogwares is an independent gamedev studio, based in Kyiv, Ukraine.

Thanks to the cooperative work of talented teams, our games are available for major platforms, including PlayStation, Xbox, PC, and Nintendo Switch. Best known for the popular Sherlock Holmes series, we aim to create immersive single-player experiences that stay with players after they put down the gamepad. With millions of players worldwide, Frogwares continues to develop a rich portfolio for the new generation of gamers.