Game Designer

Company Description

Leader in the development and publishing of mobile games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, two of which are featured in the “Top 10 Games by All-Time Worldwide Downloads” from App Annie. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel® and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 4,600 people worldwide. Every month, 114 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft Advertising Solutions, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

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Job Description

From the beginning of your journey with us you will:

• Design new features and content for world class mobile games
• Work on game systems, social features, monetization, and much more
• Design and balance characters, quest progressions, and events
• Champion your designs from initial pitch through implementation, launch, and evolution
• Work closely with artists, programmers, and QA to implement designs and hit targets
• Use playtests, player feedback, and metrics to gain insights and refine your designs
• Analyze competitive games to be an expert in the audience and market
• Pitch creative new game ideas for upcoming projects

Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have:

• Passion for mobile free-to-play games
• 3+ years of experience as a game designer at a mobile game company, or equivalent background
• A post-secondary degree or certificate in a game design related field, or equivalent background
• Expert knowledge of free-to-play game design fundamentals
• Confidence and ability to communicate through verbal, written, and visual means
• Solid understanding of game metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to quickly learn new tools
• Ability to quickly adapt in a rapidly changing, fast-paced, and creative environment
• Aptitude for working under pressure and hitting tight deadlines
• Collaborative spirit and love of teamwork
• Creative imagination and ability to think outside the box

As bonus we’ll also consider:

• Practical experience working on a game from initial pitch through launch and beyond
• Experience working with an established game engine, such as Unity
• Demonstrated passion for game design shown through personal game projects
• Expert knowledge of spreadsheets tools, image editors, and flowchart software

Additional Information

Why join Gameloft?

• You want to be part of an exceptional experience, within a company that is constantly growing.
• You want to work with talented people who are industry pioneers.
• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the w