Game Designer Intern

Company Description

Are You Looking For a Fun Place to Work? Join The Game!

Leader in the development and publishing of games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for over 20 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,400 people worldwide. Every month, 55 million unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

Job Description

Job Purpose:

Working as Game Design Intern in our studio, you will have an opportunity to participate in game design work from proposing gameplay concept to create a level design in different types of game development projects to achieve game design quality, deadline commitment and game performance.

Working directly with Game Designer, Producer and other stakeholders in a real project which can help you to learn faster and faster.

Principal Accountabilities:

Performing game design tasks as assigned by Senior Game Design; Game Designer Project Lead or Producers and constantly trying to improve the quality of game design work.

Adapting or producing gameplay content, concepts, level layouts and designs.

Actively researching on games and platforms, and pushing team members in this way.

Implementing or joining in actions (seminar, workshop, tools, wiki, etc.) to share knowledge and experience.

Proposing initiatives to help upgrade team members' level in both technical aspects and creation capacity.

Actively detecting and solving issues encountered in the project(s) that you're in charge, or in other projects when requested by Studio Game Designer Lead/ Game Designer Project Lead/ Senior Game Designer.

Under Producer's coordination, working with artists and programmers to make sure that the creative vision is fulfilled & assisting Producer in checking and ensuring the quality of game versions.

Taking initiative to improve the workflow, tool, projects and team organization.

Creating materials that cover the missing knowledge and update them with Studio Game Designer Lead/ Senior Game Designer/ Game Designer Project Lead for feedback.

Reporting:

Reporting to Senior Game Designer, Game Designer Project Lead and Producer.

Qualifications

Skills & Experience:

Competent at English oral and written communication.

Good understanding of the market and target audience of Mobile Video Games.

Strong passion and solid video games background – knowledge about new market trends and retro gaming.

Understand about game design knowledge including game mechanics, level design, and UI/UX.

Understand about business models, monetization psychology and monetization strategy.

Understand about game retention strategy.

Creative thinking skills to make new gameplay and solve a variety of daily game design issues.

Ability to adapt quickly to change.

Being able to balance game systems.

Basic programming knowledge to understand easily the scripts.

Experience of game reward systems.

Photoshop skills: Creating fake screen, UI to propose to Artist, Producer, Programmer or Head Quarter.

Skills of Microsoft suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).

Ability to present materials in a clear and intuitive manner.

Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Creative, imaginative and original.

Solid problem-solving skills.

Good storytelling skills.

Good communication, presentation and pitching skills.

Motivation and great passion for innovation in Video Game Industry.

Attitude:

Demonstrating flexibility of thinking and accepting positive feedbacks from others for improvement.

Self-disciplined and strong motivation and passion at work.

Ability to work well in a team and individually & cooperate with team members to actively provide support.

Strong commitment to the final game result and to the company. Willing to work hard to complete tasks on time.

Meticulousness & quality oriented.

Additional Information

Recruitment Process:

(1) 30-minute Call. Only qualified candidates will be contacted by our recruiters.

(2) Test.

(3) Interview.

(4) Offer.

Work Location and Hour:

Work location: 26 Ung Van Khiem, Binh Thanh, HCMC (hybrid).

Work hours: 08:30 A.M. - 06:00 P.M, Monday to Friday.

What We Offer

An allowance of VND 6,000,000 gross/month (based on candidates' competencies & committed working days).

Professional training to fully develop your potential.

A creative, modern and open working place with our talents from around the world.

Work hard, play hard and enjoy various activities (team building, events, CSR, etc).

The opportunity to become an official employee of Gameloft.

How to apply:

Kindly send your English CV and cover letter (optional) to: sai- [email protected], titled: GDIYour Full Name or apply here via SmartRecruiters.

Due to the high number of applicants, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.

Want to know more? Visit our websites:

Saigon Studio website

LinkedIn page

Facebook page