Game Designer

Location: Lisbon / Remote

About:

We're on a mission to create an innovative world where players can express, build, and connect in new and exciting ways. Our game design is inspired by simulation games (e.g. The Sims, Animal Crossing, Stardew Valley), and open world games (e.g. Minecraft, No Man’s Sky, Subnautica). If you're passionate about these kind of games and understand what makes them resonate with millions, you'll find a home with us.

Responsibilities:

• Design, prototype, and iterate on game mechanics to ensure optimal user engagement

• Understand the nuances of progression, NPCs, mini-games and resource management to ensure players are constantly engaged and challenged.

• Work closely with the creative director & art director to ensure the game’s vision is being achieved

• Collaborate with art & engineering teams to ensure game mechanics are feasible

• Use data analytics tools to assess player behavior, tweaking game mechanics based on feedback and data.

Qualifications:

• Shipped at least one majorly successful title in a lead design role.

• Experience in designing free-to-play games with an emphasis on resource management and/or NPC relationships

• Strong technical proficiency with game design documentation, tools and software.

• Proficient in data analytics and ability to draw insights from player behavior.

• Experience in using Unreal Engine for ideation and enhancing design documentation.

We offer competitive salaries and an open, friendly company culture. Our international team is structured around fast online communication. We value diversity and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all suitable applicants.