Game Designer

Do you often think about how you can change the way people play and leave with a positive game experience? Are you passionate about turning creative ideas into actual game design mechanics? If so, you are the one we’re looking for.

Piranha Games has exciting opportunities for Game Designers to join our dynamic team. In this role, you are the brain behind the story – how one decision may lead to an unexpected path. This is also the place where you get to show us your passion and enthusiasm for game design.

What you will be doing:

• Design systems/aspects of the game and in-game gameplay
• Implement, tune, and maintain gameplay experience to ensure the product’s critical and commercial success
• Collaborate with the Lead Designer and the Engineering Team to refine design mechanics and implementation
• Liaise with the Arts Team to integrate characters and design mechanics into environments
• Analyze game data to continuously improve user gaming experience
• Conceptualize, create and collaborate to maintain detailed game design documentation

What you will bring with you:

• Game design experience in a similar capacity within the video game industry
• Passion for creating fun, compelling and addictive user experience. Dedicated to bringing innovation to users
• Demonstrated strong understanding of major game design elements
• Ability to break down complex problems into detailed solutions
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• High level of documentation skills including written and visual elements
• Ability to work within a team-oriented environment

What we consider as pluses:

• Experience in developing features to enhance in-game social communications
• Strong quantitative analysis skills
• Experience with Multi-player Online Gameplay and Design
• Ability to work on any aspect of the game (Interface, Gameplay, Metagame)

We thank you for your interests in this position. Due to the amount of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect to hear from us by the end of January 2014.