Company Description
Gameloft Brisbane , part of the global Gameloft family, opened in 2014
and since then has released Zombie Anarchy, Ballistic Baseball, My Little
Pony: Mane Merge, and multi-award-winning The Oregon Trail™. In 2022, Gameloft
Brisbane was announced as the winner of the coveted ‘Studio of the Year' at
the Australian Game Developer Awards (AGDAs).
We believe the keys to success are a great studio culture and finding a
balance in everything we do, whether it's working with great people on
exciting projects or enjoying the incredible lifestyle of Queensland
Australia.
Benefits
Flexible work model
Learning and development programs
Private Health Insurance and fitness subsidies
Relaxation space and massage chair
Access to employee mental health assistance
Additional leave including birthday, Christmas, and women's health leave
Free coffee from a commercial espresso machine, daily snacks and, light
breakfast
Social Friday drinks with friendly game tournaments
Spectacular roof-top terrace with river views and a game room
Referral program with generous bonuses
Awesome Gameloft-themed merch
Studio Mascot - Mr Hendricks, our friendly Dachshund who protects our
studio
Job Description
As a Senior Game Designer , you will play a vital role within our game
development team, working closely with the Lead Designer and Creative
Director. Your responsibilities will include leading design efforts and
collaborating with various stakeholders to create innovative and immersive
gaming experiences. You will be responsible for designing gameplay mechanics,
systems, levels, and overall player progression. Your expertise and leadership
will drive the creative vision and ensure the successful implementation of
game design concepts. This is an incredible opportunity to build and support
an innovative, high-quality gaming experience for millions of players and
engaged fans around the world.
Your responsibilities include:
Champion the game pillars to the team and partners.
Show great initiative and ownership over all design aspects and the
overall execution of the game vision.
Design fun and immersive gameplay mechanics, systems, and features to
execute the game vision.
Understand the specific considerations of designing for mobile, touch
screen platforms. Ensure best practices are communicated and adhered to in
the implementation of accessible gameplay mechanics and
progression/monetization loops.
Documentation, script writing, level design, data entry, and game
balancing.
Maintain strong communication with different department leads.
Review deliverables (eg. design documents, the game builds) and be able
to provide considered, constructive and prioritized feedback.
Present and promote design solutions effectively to peers and management.
Engage in ideation processes under constraints (time, IP, game type).
Produce game pitches/presentations for new and existing IPs for a multi-
disciplinary production team.
Mentor junior and mid-level members of the Design team.
Qualifications
Considerable professional game design experience within an established
studio – including the release of multiple titles.
F2P mobile, live service, and premium-priced console/PC game development
experience are all valuable.
Ability to communicate feedback to development teams.
Proactive, enthusiastic team player comfortable working within a fast-
moving, multi-disciplinary team in a senior role.
Passionate about games, design, and technology - with a forward-thinking
approach.
Additional Information
We can't wait to find our next great talent!
If you want to join a team that values its people and makes really cool games,
we want to hear from you! You can learn more about what it's like to work at
Gameloft by clicking on the video below.
To apply online please click the 'Apply' button below, please include a cover
letter and resume. For a confidential discussion about this role please
contact the talent team at [email protected].
Gameloft Brisbane is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to
fostering diversity and inclusivity within our work environment.