We are seeking a high profile Senior Game Designer to join our team and help deliver exiting and high-quality updates for the Disney Dreamlight Valley. As a key member of the development team, you will take ownership of game design and be the primary point of contact for gameplay, mechanics, and activities.
A thorough understanding of creative world-building within an established IP and the ability to craft engaging gameplay are essential to creating the unique player experience cherished by DDV fans. Experience designing for PC/console markets and gamepad controls is a prerequisite for successfully realizing your vision for players.
This role is part of a Ukrainian-speaking team based at Gameloft Kharkiv Studio, and it will be fully remote for the duration of the ongoing war.
Responsibilities:
- Define and iterate on a collaborative vision for life-sim gameplay and content with the creative and design leaders of the team;
- Under the responsibility of the Creative Director, oversee design aspects related to iconic and engaging interactions with the world and characters from various Disney IPs;
- Proactively propose and pitch new features and content packs for the game. Follow up with prototyping and development once approved by the Game Manager and Licensor;
- Act as a feature owner, inspiring and supporting art, design, UI/UX, economy and tech teams to deliver features that achieve their goals and contribute positively to the overall quality of the game;
- Create and maintain clear and comprehensive design documentation;
- Implement and debug game content via game engine tools, asset editors, localization, and balancing sheets;
- Contribute to talent development, and participate in internal mentorship initiatives to support the growth of your design team.
Requirements:
- Proven experience delivering successful PC/console games as a Game Designer;
- Exercise autonomy in making high-level decisions that will impact all lower levels;
- Proficiency in gameplay and player experience design;
- In-depth understanding of general game design and development processes;
- Strong pitching and presentation skills;
- Full working proficieny with a Ukrainian-speaking team;
- Fluency in English.
Would be considered a plus:
- Proficiency with Unity game editor and prototyping tools;
- Experience creating licensed enternaining media for established IPs;
- Scriptwriting or video directing working background.
Benefits:
- Join a top global mobile and video games publisher using the latest technologies;
- Work with a talented international team in a friendly, creative environment;
- Gain experience in the fast-paced and innovative video games industry;
- Contribute to high-ranking products recognized worldwide;
- Grow your career with dynamic promotions and global opportunities.
What Gameloft offers:
- Possibility to work remote in a global product company with talented people;
- Competitive salary according to the qualifications;
- 21-day paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave and national holidays as non-working days;
- Medical insurance, psychologist;
- Parental leave;
- Own educational platform with courses, training programs, certifications;
- Employee Referral Program with great bonuses;
- Technical support and equipment.
In order to consider your application, we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete a test assessment.
