Game Designer

Program-Ace is an innovative company specializing in software development, particularly in the areas of virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), games, and applications. We are leaders in our market segment and constantly seek talented professionals who want to join our team.

• Project description:The project is initiated by the US Dept of State. The goal is to create a game to teach players about disinformation tactics and identifying propaganda.
• Projected duration of the project:Start is about February 2025 (2-4 moths of full-time), then part time (3-6 hr/day) within 8 months.
  Team size: about 8 team mates from our side, management team from the client side.

You will play a key role in developing game concepts, GDD, processing client requests and coordinating tasks across teams.
• Analyzing and processing RFPs (Requests for Proposals);
• Breaking down tasks into WBS and providing accurate estimates for your part of the work;
• Creating and pitching game ideas to clients;
• Designing and documenting game progressions and mechanics;
• Managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines;
• Setting tasks for and reviewing work from team members (developers, artists);
• Searching for and selecting audio assets for games;
• Collaborating closely with PMs and other team members to meet project goals;
• Participating in project-related tasks, including meetings, reporting, and coordinating with clients;
• Plotting Game Concepts;
• Creation of Wireframes;
• Creation of GDDs and SRS;
• Plotting the Game balance.

• 2+ years of commercial experience in game design;
• Strong skills in creating game design documentation and progression/monetization systems;
• Excellent communication skills for client interactions and idea presentations;
• Basic understanding of development and art processes for clear task formulation;
• Understanding of outsourcing pipelines and workflows;
• Conversational English for client calls and presentations (at least C1);
• Flexibility and the ability to switch between tasks efficiently;
• Familiarity with game audio resources and tools for asset sourcing;
• Experience with 3D Gaming.

• Knowing of Roblox platform (huge plus);
• Business analyst experience.

Call with a recruiter → technical interview with Tech Lead (PA)

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