Game Designer

Company Description

Join The Game! 

Leader in the development and publishing of multiplatform games, Gameloft® has established itself as a pioneer in the industry, creating innovative gaming experiences for 25 years. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, from mobile to cross-platform titles for PC and consoles. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Dragon Mania Legends, March of Empires, and Dungeon Hunter, and also partners with major rights holders including LEGO®, Universal, Illumination, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Lamborghini®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries and employs 3,000 people worldwide. Every month, 1 billion unique users can be reached by advertisers in Gameloft games with Gameloft for brands, a leading B2B offering dedicated to brands and agencies. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

Job Description

As a Game Designer, you will craft engaging features, content, and LiveOps events that boost player enjoyment, retention, and lifetime value. You’ll turn ideas into well-designed experiences, enriched by strong documentation, impactful balancing, player insights, and close collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams. 

Your daily tasks will include:

Game Features Design and Implementation

• Design and implement engaging game features, content, and LiveOps events to drive player engagement and retention.
• Define game mechanisms, rules, and ensure everything is balanced wisely.
• Create levels, missions, and other game aspects to deliver creative, immersive, and addictive gameplay.
• Create wireframes and design documentation to support smooth production.
• Collaborate with Designers, Artists, Programmers, and other team members to ensure features are delivered as intended.
• Use player feedback, analytics, and market benchmarks to evaluate performance and iterate on designs.
• Troubleshoot design-related issues during development and follow the full production cycle to ensure quality execution.

Ideation & Pitches

• Host brainstorming sessions and pitch new game features or modes.
• Present approved designs to stakeholders and align cross-discipline execution.

Knowledge Sharing and Support

• Assisting Studio Lead Game Designer and Producers in all related-Game Design matters, within the scope of the assigned projects, or team/department;
• Research market trends and competitors.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of proven experience in a Game Designer role with at least 1 shipped games (in any platform). Previous experience with a highly successful casual game title is a big plus
• Strong understanding of the market trend and target audience in gaming platforms
• Good knowledge on game mechanics, LiveOps design, UI/UX, retention strategy, psychology
• Basic knowledge on level design and game balancing
• Game KPI analysis & data-driven decision making
• Confident in pitching, presenting, and working in a collaborative team
• Open-minded and fast learner with great creative thinking skills
• Fluent in English.

Will be a plus:

• Knowledge of monetization psychology and strategy
• Knowledge of some popular game engines such as Unity
• Basic knowledge of art fundamentals
• Basic programming knowledge to understand easily the scripts.

To consider your application, we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. Your CV must include a portfolio link. 

Additional Information

Recruitment Process:

• (1) Screening call (only shortlisted candidates will be contacted) 
• (2) Test
• (2) Interview
• (3) Offer

Work Location

• Work location: 3&4 Floor, Lialama 10 Building, 56 To Huu, Nam Tu Liem, Ha Noi, Vietnam.

Why Join Gameloft?

• You want to work in an exceptional industry and create games downloaded more than 1 billion times per year.
• You want to be part of a talented and supportive team of pioneers who have a passion for creating video games.
• You want to contribute to a vibrant and dynamic atmosphere.
• You want to join a global company and meet great people around the world.
• You will work on an employment contract with competitive remuneration and benefits package.
• You are looking for a fun place to work in the heart of the city.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid working model.
• A dynamic workplace environment where hundreds of world-renowned game titles were born.
• A range of well-being events and policies to support employees physically, mentally, and emotionally.
• An open-space office, a cafeteria, a terrace, and a Gaming Area.
• Various training packages, including internal training, sponsorship training, and e-learning (iLearn, Udemy,...).
• Opportunities to collaborate and train with Gameloft worldwide experts and develop yourselves.
• An attractive monthly salary alongside Tet and other performance bonuses.
• Minimum 12 days of paid annual leave, plus 5 days of paid sick leave, Christmas leave, Birthday leave,...
• 100% coverage of mandatory insurance and extra healthcare insurance.
• A monthly allowance to support lunch meals and working-from-home electricity and Internet bills.
• Other benefits from one of the best employers in Vietnam.

What's more?

• Want to know more? Visit our websites:
  • Hanoi Studio website
  • LinkedIn page
  • Facebook page

Due to the high number of applicants, we regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. Thank you for your understanding.