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AthenaPosted 1 month ago

Junior Game Designer

On-siteSaigon, Wadi Fira Region, Republic of Chad

Full TimeSenior LevelMedium

Job Summary

Research creative ideas for puzzle and hypercasual games, assist in creating and testing prototypes, and document gameplay concepts in Game Design Documents. Support senior designers in balancing levels and game systems while collaborating with artists and engineers to drive production. Regularly test game builds, provide feedback to ensure quality, and monitor performance to gather player insights for improvements. Requires at least one year of experience in game design, familiarity with mobile casual trends, and proficiency in prototyping tools like Unity. Monday to Friday, 8:30–18:00 in Ho Chi Minh City.

Required Qualifications

  • Basic knowledge of game design principles, especially puzzle mechanics, level design, and game flow
  • Familiarity with mobile games and casual game trends
  • At least 1 year of experience in a Game Designer or similar role
  • Logical thinking and a problem-solving mindset
  • "Must-do" attitude: proactive, eager to learn, and not afraid of challenges
  • Ability to organize ideas clearly and accept feedback positively
  • Detail-oriented with a strong passion for puzzles and casual games
  • Team player with good communication and collaboration skills

Desired Qualifications

  • Player psychology and motivation
  • Basic statistics or data analysis
  • Game engines or prototyping tools (Unity, Game Maker, etc.)
  • Experience shipped one or more puzzle/casual games
  • Game balancing, including in-game economies and difficulty progression
  • Ability to create a prototype by yourself with any creation software or game engine (Unity3D, Cocos, Game Maker,...)
  • A dedicated balance between the left/right brain

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