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Arkadium · 22 hours ago

Game Designer (New York)

New York, NY

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Arkadium is a company dedicated to creating fun and engaging games for players worldwide. They are seeking a creative and passionate Game Designer to join their Games team, where the individual will design, prototype, test, and refine casual games enjoyed by millions. The role involves collaboration with various teams to develop game concepts and ensure high-quality player experiences.

ContentData VisualizationDigital EntertainmentInternet

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Director of Games to brainstorm and develop compelling game concepts with engagement, retention, and monetization in mind that meet our Standards of Excellence for delivering high quality experiences to our players

Create and maintain clear concept and design documentation outlining gameplay mechanics, objectives, progression, and overall game vision

Design, build, and iterate on rapid prototypes and small-scale playable experiences to test and validate gameplay ideas

Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Art, QA, and Production to bring designs from concept through launch

Review and provide feedback across Arkadium's slate of 1st-party and 2nd-party games, including milestones related to art, UX, FTUE, level design, monetization, retention, and performance

Prepare layouts and mockups for game screens, flows, and pop-ups with a strong focus on usability and player experience

Create and fine-tune game content such as levels, puzzles, and obstacles

Playtest, iterate, and refine designs based on qualitative feedback and quantitative data

Analyze player feedback and performance data to make data-informed design decisions

Stay current on casual and web game trends, best practices, and Arkadium's internal standards of excellence

Oversee game design interns as part of our Arkadianship program

Qualification

Game design experiencePrototyping skillsHTML5UnityAI tools understandingCommunication skillsEagerness to learnPortfolio showcasing workAttention to detailCollaboration skills

Required

3+ years of experience working on games that have shipped for public consumption

Demonstrated ability to independently prototype game ideas, including usage of and an understanding of the landscape of AI tools that can be leveraged for prototyping

Strong passion for casual games and a deep understanding of what makes them fun and engaging

Experience with game design through professional work, personal projects, internships, or coursework

Proficiency with game development tools and languages such as HTML5 and/or Unity

Strong communication and collaboration skills

High attention to detail with a critical eye for game balance, UX, and design quality

Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, collaborative environment