game designer/creative director

Holago Games

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 About Holago Games
 
 
 
 Holago Games specializes in developing hybrid-casual games. Our goal is to create unique gaming experiences that captivate and engage players.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Role Description
 
 
 
 Holago Games is seeking a passionate and creative Game Designer/Level Designer to join our team full-time at our Kad&inodot;k&ouml;y office. In this role, you will conceptualize game ideas, design immersive levels, and collaborate closely with the development team to deliver engaging and seamless gameplay experiences.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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 Proficiency in Game Design and Level Design
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 Minimum 2 years of
 
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 in hybrid-casual games
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 A strong passion for crafting engaging and enjoyable game experiences
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 Creativity combined with excellent problem-solving abilities
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 Familiarity with current game industry trends and technologies
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 Strong teamwork skills and the ability to meet project deadlines
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Senior Game Designer/Level Designer

General Physiotherapy

<div>G5 Games is a Swedish developer and publisher of mobile games played by over 250 million people worldwide. We create large-scale projects, such as Sherlock, Hidden City&reg;, and Jewels of Rome&reg;, and continuously enhance their technical foundation.
We are expanding our New Game Research Team and looking for a Game Creative Designer &mdash; a creative professional who will help us generate and shape innovative game ideas for our future titles.
What You Will Work On:
<ul><li>Generate innovative and disruptive new game ideas with strong USPs based on player insights and market trends.</li>
<li>Analyze market trends and player behavior to propose data-driven game ideas that stand out in the casual market.</li>
<li>Collaborate with product, marketing, and art teams to define a game&rsquo;s core experience and positioning.</li>
<li>Create game design-documentation for concepts and materials for Player Research.</li>
<li>Prepare briefs and tasks for creatives used in testing (Player Research, Marketability Tests).</li>
<li>Review analytics and player feedback to improve concept performance and engagement.</li>
</ul>What We Expect:
<ul><li>4+ years of experience in the game industry (casual, hypercasual, or mid-core).</li>
<li>Native or bilingual English proficiency (C2+).</li>
<li>Strong understanding of core loops, resource cycles, and system mechanics.</li>
<li>Understanding of mobile gaming market trends, player preferences, and what differentiates key competitors in the casual/hypercasual puzzle segments.</li>
<li>Ability to identify USPs and communicate them effectively to different audiences.</li>
<li>Analytical mindset, able to turn insights into data-driven design decisions</li>
<li>Understanding of player psychology, motivations and cultural nuances in Tier-1 and Tier-2 markets.</li>
<li>Understanding of the principles and processes involved in creating free-to-play mobile games.</li>
<li>Strong teamwork and communication skills across multiple departments.</li>
<li>Strong presentation skills to defend your ideas.</li>
<li>Passion for games and curiosity for what makes them succeed.</li>
</ul>Would Be a Plus:
<ul><li>Experience working at successful mobile game studios.</li>
<li>Familiarity with Figma and AI-assisted creative tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Krea).</li>
<li>Basic Photoshop or Visio skills, ability to sketch and create game loops and UI schemes.</li>
<li>Experience with Jira and Confluence.</li>
</ul>What We Offer:
<ul><li>Flexible Work Conditions &ndash; Fully remote format with no office restrictions. Convenient flexible schedule and transparent processes.</li>
<li>Development &amp; Learning &ndash; Internal education system that includes workshops, webinars, and hackathons. Compensation for English and other language courses.</li>
<li>Relocation Support &ndash; Financial assistance and guidance at every step, from choosing a country (where G5 has offices) to legalizing your entire family.</li>
<li>Health &amp; Well-being &ndash; Medical insurance and reimbursement for gym memberships. Team sports initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle.</li>
<li>Expert Community &ndash; Work alongside top industry professionals. Grow in a dynamic and innovative environment.</li>
</ul>We look forward to your application!</div>

Game Creative Designer

Playdawn Consulting

<div>Location: [Remote, India] 
Type: Full-time 
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About the Client</h3> 
Our client is a fast-growing, venture-backed gaming studio focused on building the next generation of casual and social 3D games. Their mission is to create playful, immersive, and viral experiences that connect millions of players across the world. 
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Role Overview</h3> 
We are looking for a Game Designer with a strong creative vision and hands-on experience in multiplayer or social 3D game design. 
In this role, youll design gameplay systems, mechanics, levels, and social loops that are engaging, intuitive, and highly shareable.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who understands real-time multiplayer gameplay, community-driven design, and social interaction in 3D worlds, and who can bring creative, culturally relevant ideas to life. 
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Key Responsibilities</h3>
<ul><li>Design and refine core gameplay loops, progression systems, and mechanics for real-time 3D multiplayer games.</li>
<li>Develop and balance levels, challenges, and social features that drive collaboration, competition, and replayability.</li>
<li>Work closely with artists, animators, and engineers to rapidly prototype and implement ideas.</li>
<li>Create systems that encourage player expression, community participation, and long-term engagement.</li>
<li>Balance gameplay for fun, accessibility, and scalability across varied player types.</li>
<li>Stay updated on community trends, player behavior, and new design innovations in multiplayer ecosystems.</li>
<li>Support live ops through seasonal content, in-game events, and challenges that keep players engaged.</li></ul> 
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</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h3>
<ul><li>3 to 6 years of experience as a Game Designer (in multiplayer, social, or 3D experiences).</li>
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Hands-on experience with Unity, Unreal Engine, or similar 3D tools.
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<li>Strong grasp of core loops, progression, and retention systems.
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<li>Familiarity with multiplayer and cooperative gameplay design.
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<li>Ability to prototype, test, and iterate quickly based on feedback.
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<li>Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
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<li>A portfolio showcasing playable 3D or multiplayer projects.</li></ul> 
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</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Nice to Have</h3>
<ul><li>Understanding of live service systems and monetization strategies.</li>
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Interest in social, sports-based, or competitive multiplayer experiences.</li><li>
Passion for building fun, culturally grounded, and community-first games.</li></ul> 
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</h3><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">What's in It for You</h3>
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<li>Chance to design high-quality 3D gaming experiences for global audiences.
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<li>Creative ownership in a fast-growing and ambitious studio.
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<li>A collaborative, experimental, and high-energy work environment.
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<li>Competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.</li></ul> 

Please note: This position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client, not by Playdawn.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.</div>

Game Designer (Remote)

Medrick

As a Game Designer, you will create game prototypes and ship them for major mobile platforms. You will also participate in the creation of game mechanics and monetization models as a core member of our team.

Game Designer

Fiveamp

The RoleWe&rsquo;re looking for a skilled Game Designer who lives and breathes roguelites - someone who&rsquo;s spent countless hours theorycrafting builds, dissecting synergies, and understanding what makes each run feel fresh, fair, and fun. If you can't articulate why Hades nailed its meta-progression or what makes Risk of Rain 2's item stacking so satisfying, this probably isn't the role for you.You'll take the lead on designing and balancing characters, weapons, augments, enemies, bosses, biomes, progression, economy, synergies, and pacing for NIMRODS (https://store.steampowered.com/app/2086430/NIMRODS/). You'll shape both the moment-to-moment action and the long-term replayability, collaborating with a small team where ideas turn into prototypes fast.This is a high-ownership role in a fully remote, self-managed environment. We're looking for senior-level designers who can own entire systems from concept to ship without hand-holding.You&rsquo;ll often be<ul><li>Conceptualizing, implementing, and balancing game systems, content, and features</li><li>Using data, math, and intuition to fine-tune progression, difficulty, and economy balance</li><li>Designing UI/UX to deliver satisfying &amp; intuitive player experiences</li><li>Writing clear documentation and design specs</li></ul>Critical requirements<ul><li>Extensive hands-on experience playing roguelites, survivor-likes, and bullet hells - with strong opinions on what makes them work</li><li>Shipped experience designing for roguelite/survivor-like games (commercial, mod, or deep personal projects)</li><li>Deep understanding of balance and systems design - XP curves, weapon scaling, synergy design, meta-progression</li><li>Strong mathematical foundation and data analysis skills to validate design decisions</li><li>Unity experience and source control proficiency (git)</li><li>Self-motivated and resourceful - you figure things out, move fast, and don't wait for direction</li></ul>To be successful, you are<ul><li>A strong collaborator and communicator in a remote environment</li><li>Comfortable switching between creative ideation and analytical problem-solving</li><li>Wildly creative - you bring fresh ideas and aren't afraid to pitch the weird stuff</li><li>Passionate about player experience, with empathy for both power gamers and casual fans</li></ul>About FiveampWe're Fiveamp - a scrappy indie studio shipping games since 2014. We started with PickCrafter on mobile, then MergeCrafter, and now we're deep into building NIMRODS for PC and consoles. Our games have reached 20 million+ players - still surreal to us.We're small, we're remote, and we like it that way. Everyone here actually shapes the games we make. No red tape, no nonsense - just a tight crew of devs who care about what we're building. We run game jams, build prototypes, and when something clicks, we go all in. Our community keeps us honest - they're brutal critics and our biggest champions rolled into one.Work from wherever. Set your own hours. Stay connected with the team and communicate like your ideas and contributions depend on it (because they do). If you want to work somewhere your creativity matters and your work reaches millions, we should talk.Job Types: Full-time, ContractBase Pay: $60,000.00 - $80,000.00 per yearExperience:<ul><li>Game Design: 5 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Black Rose Records, LLC

We are hiring at Black Rose Records, LLC for the role of Lead Character Designer / Animator (Equity / Commission-Based):Black Rose Records, LLC is expanding its reach by creating a cinematic universe for our lead artist &amp; founder, Troy Alexander, by seeking a Lead Character Designer &amp; Animator to bring City of Bloody Roses and related IPs to life! You&rsquo;ll define the visual DNA of our supernatural world, hybrids, vampires, and mythic cityscapes, across animation, film, and gaming pipelines.Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Design key and supporting characters, creatures, and environments.</li><li>Supervise animation workflow, rigging, and style-guide development.</li><li>Collaborate with writers, directors, and sound designers for storytelling alignment.</li><li>Maintain visual continuity across digital series, marketing assets, and game cut-scenes.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>Strong portfolio in 2D or 3D animation (Blender, Maya, After Effects, etc.).</li><li>Ability to translate scripts into cinematic visuals.</li><li>Prior experience in anime, comic, or game-style productions preferred.</li><li>Familiarity with media like Power, Invincible, Into The Spider-Verse, and Saints Row.</li></ul>Compensation<ul><li>Commission + Equity: Per-project pay + 1&ndash;3 % equity based on deliverables.</li><li>Royalties on licensed character designs once IP monetizes (EQUITY APPLIES HERE).</li></ul>Job Types: Full-time, ContractPay: $4,800.00 - $6,200.00 per monthBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li></ul>People with a criminal record are encouraged to applyWork Location: Remote

Lead Character Designer / Animator (Equity / Commission-Based)

CD PROJEKT RED

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">EXPERT COMBAT DESIGNER</h1>
Employees can work remotely
Boston, MA, United States
Full-time
Project: Sirius
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</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">COMPANY DESCRIPTION</h2>
To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers &mdash; this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company&rsquo;s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">JOB DESCRIPTION</h2>
CD PROJEKT RED is looking for an Expert Combat Designer to help drive the vision and implementation of the combat experience for Project Sirius &mdash; an original video game combining beloved aspects of The Witcher world with immersive multiplayer gameplay.
Reporting to the Lead Combat Designer, you will take on everything from the high-level &ndash; pitching enemy and weapon types &ndash; to the sub-second nitty-gritty &ndash; placing I-Frames and damage volumes, tweaking damage-scales, etc. You will work across disciplines, from art and animation to engineering and production, to make our game&rsquo;s combat fun, satisfying and scalable from the beginning to end.
Responsibilities<ul><li>
Work on key systems such as: targeting, combat metric, input queuing, player abilities and progression, aggro management (ticket system for AI), enemy behavior tree, enemy ambient behavior, and balancing.</li><li>
Develop and refine our approach to combat and foundational combat systems.</li><li>
Pitch, prototype, implement, balance and ship a wide variety of enemy types, including core enemies and bosses.</li><li>
Tune the combat experience at the micro level: animation lengths, i-frames, damage volumes, etc.</li><li>
Implement each character type&rsquo;s combat behavior using techniques such as behavior trees, animation graphs and blueprint.</li><li>
Work with character art, animation, VFX and audio to ship characters with state-of-the-art levels of polish.</li><li>
Help balance combat-related systems such as player leveling and experience, weapons, and damage.</li><li>
Produce documentation to communicate your proposals and designs, and work with production to ensure they can be implemented with the time and resources available.</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">QUALIFICATIONS</h2>
<ul><li>7+ years of professional experience in the game industry.</li><li>
Prior experience shipping a core game as a combat designer.</li><li>
Experience developing third person melee action games is required.</li><li>
Experience in developing third person action games.</li><li>
Curiosity, kindness, and a positive and professional can-do attitude.</li></ul>
Nice to Haves
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position)<ul><li>
Scripting experience, be it visual (such as Blueprint) or text-based (such as Python, Lua, or C#)</li><li>
Unreal Engine 5 experience</li><li>
Experience working with motion capture, preparing shot lists, and collaborating directly with animators.</li></ul>
</div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">ADDITIONAL INFORMATION</h2>
This job can be hybrid/in-office from Boston or fully remote.
Health &amp; Well-Being<ul><li>
Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).</li><li>
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.</li><li>
Paid leave &mdash; 20 days of holiday per year (26 days after two years).</li><li>
401K with employer matching.</li><li>
Gym Membership Reimbursement.</li><li>
Menstrual leave &mdash; employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.</li><li>
RED Parents Network &mdash; support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.</li></ul>
Perks &amp; Professional Growth<ul><li>
Flexible working hours.</li><li>
Trainings, lectures, and courses &mdash; internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.</li><li>
A welcome pack filled with goodies &mdash; to help you feel right at home once you join the team.</li></ul>
Life in the Office<ul><li>
Dog-friendly office &mdash; bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There&rsquo;s always a furry friend or two to meet.</li><li>
Truly international working environment &mdash; a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.</li><li>
No dress-code &mdash; we like to keep it casual.</li></ul></div></div></div>

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