Lead Game Designer in Stepico Games

22 липня 2024 GameDev

Lead Game Designer

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ABOUT PROJECT

Nile Valley is a mobile farm game in an antique setting with a unique combination of classic farming gameplay and an adventure component.
As the Lead Game Designer, you will be at the forefront of creating mobile Free-to-Play (F2P) games. You will guide a team of designers, collaborate with other departments, and ensure that the game’s vision is realized while maintaining a strong focus on player engagement and monetization strategies.

OUR COMPANY VALUES

• Passion for games;
• Creating innovative projects;
• A policy of open communication;
• Strong appreciation of your performance;
• Competence development;
• Comfort and well-being of our employees.

REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience as a Lead Game Designer, preferably in the mobile casual market;
• Strong portfolio showcasing successful mobile F2P games;
• Deep understanding of game design principles, mechanics, and live operations;
• Expertise in designing for F2P economies and monetization strategies;
• Strong analytical skills to interpret player data and make informed design decisions;
• Hands-on experience with analytical tools (such as Tableau);
• Excellent leadership skills with experience managing and mentoring a team;
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams;
• Experience with live operations and the lifecycle management of mobile games;
• Knowledge of user experience (UX) design principles.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the Game Design Team, providing mentorship, guidance, and direction;
• Establish and maintain design standards and ensure consistency across the game;
• Collaborate with the project manager, producers, and the rest of the team to align game design with overall vision and goals;
• Review and provide feedback on core gameplay mechanics, systems, and features conceptualized by the design team;
• Oversee the development and iteration of game design documents, ensuring quality and alignment with the game’s vision;
• Write and maintain detailed game design documentation, ensuring it is up-to-date and clearly communicates design decisions and processes;
• Collaborate with the game economy designer to design and balance in-game economies, ensuring a fair and engaging player experience;
• Analyze data and player feedback to continuously optimize in-game economy and monetization tactics to improve and enhance KPIs;
• Act as a liaison between the design team and other departments to facilitate communication and resolve issues.

HOW WILL YOU GROW PROFESSIONALLY WITH STEPICO

• Work on the company’s own product;
• Your best practices and ideas can be implemented in our game;
• The game is already in Early Access thus you can faster check how your ideas perform for real players.

WHAT WILL YOU GET WITH STEPICO

• Competitive salaries are regularly reviewed based on professional growth;
• Flexible working hours and remote working;
• 18 working days of paid time off;
• 5 paid sick leaves (without doctors’ notes);
• Corporate medical insurance;
• Life event support system (extra paid days off and financial compensation);
• English classes;
• Compensation for external conferences/ workshops/ events;
• Full employment;
• Fun corporate events.