Game Designer – Freelance (1 year contract)

Unleashing Boundless Entertainment

Location:

Costa Rica, Remote

Contract Type: Freelance – Full Time

We are looking for a talented Game Designer – Freelance to Game Designers to join our visionary team. As a pivotal member of our game design department, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to conceptualize, design, and implement game mechanics, levels, and systems that elevate player engagement and immersion.

 

As a freelance position, candidates are responsible for providing their own professional workspace and tools. You must possess a reliable, high-performance computer/laptop; stable, high-speed internet connection and all necessary software licenses and peripherals required to complete the work.

Responsibilities:

  • Create clear and concise documentation describing mechanics, content, systems, and the project vision.
  • Build basic levels using game engines to test mechanics and content (Grey boxing).
  • Design, iterate, and balance content.
  • Work collaboratively with the Art, Programming, and Production departments to complete project objectives within the time limit.
  • Evaluate the product’s progress and gameplay through playtests.
  • Integrate content using game engines.
  • Other functions related to Video Game Design.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requirements

  • Advanced university-level studies in Computer Science, Graphic Design, Animation, Literature, or another career related to Arts and Programming.
  • 0-2 years of experience in professional work or projects related to the position.
  • Comprehensive understanding of game loops, mechanics, conceptualization, prototyping, and narrative/lore creation. 
  • Knowledge or experience with Excel.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to  present clear ideas.
  • Proficiency in English at B2 (CEFR) or higher level (written and spoken). 

 

Desirable

  • Proficiency in Spanish (written and spoken), as daily stand-ups and internal communication will be primarily in Spanish. 
  • Diploma in Video Game Development and Design; Specialization in Video Game Design and Programming; or a Higher Technical Degree in Video Game Design.
  • Project planning skills.
  • Basic knowledge of a programming language: C#, C++, Python, JavaScript.
  • Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
  • Knowledge of narrative development.

 

 

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