Senior Game Designer

Welcome to Saigon Studio!

Created in 2004, we have been one of the leading studios in Vietnam’s gaming industry. Our diverse expertise has enabled us to successfully bring Gameloft’s hits to audiences around the world.

We are looking for passionate talents with diverse expertise to join our exciting projects ‒ ranging from developing PC, console, and mobile games in collaboration with our fellow studios, to creating new content and features for our live games, bringing joy to our players worldwide. 

Are you a game designer with solid international experience in creation and/or liveops? We are looking for a talent like you to join Gameloft Saigon! Our team of 20+ multicultural game designers are working on exciting projects, both independently and in co-development with other Gameloft studios around the world, involving famous IPs  and a variety of game genres, including open-world adventure, racing, action, casual, educational kids’ games. Bringing both rich expertise and versatility, you will play a key role in our journey to build a strong game design team through hands-on collaboration, knowledge sharing, internal training, within our growing studio in the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.

You will shape the game’s vision by defining design intentions, crafting gameplay systems, mechanics, levels, and combat design while collaborating with cross-functional game development teams to deliver engaging player experiences. Your daily work will include:

• Design and develop gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems ensuring that they are intuitive, easy to understand, and enjoyable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to integrate GD content and ensure alignment with project team's objectives.
• Create and maintain game design documents, including concept pitches, feature specifications, and user interface designs.
• Prototype and iterate on game concepts to refine gameplay mechanics and user interactions, considering feedback from internal teams and user testing sessions.
• Balance gameplay difficulty and complexity to accommodate the cognitive and motor skills development of players as well as the game economy.
• Adapt and modify game design elements based on feedbacks and technical constraints, maintaining flexibility throughout the design process.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in game design to continually innovate and improve our products.

• More than 3 years’ experience in Game Design, along with a strong passion for video games and solid understanding of market trends and retro gaming.
• Proven track record with a portfolio demonstrating successful and shipped projects.
• Good understanding of the market and target audience of Mobile Video Games, AAA & PC/Console.
• Solid knowledge of core Game Design principles across aspects such as gameplay mechanics, systems, UI/UX and player progression. Your expertise in level design and combat design is a plus.
• Proficient in game design supporting tools and game engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine.
• Experience collaborating with data analyst and designing with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Creative problem-solving skills with a passion for creating entertaining and high-quality games
• Flexible, self-disciplined, highly motivated, and committed to achieving the final game result and company goals.

Check out some projects at Saigon Studio:

• Dungeons & Dragons®
• Asphalt 8 - Coin Rush Trailer
• Asphalt Legends Unite - Launch Trailer
• Gangstar Vegas
• Applaydu Season 6
• Claynosaurz - Gameloft x Claynosaurz Partnership Announcement

Recruitment Process:

• (1) Screening call
  Only candidates whose qualifications align with the role will be contacted. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
• (2) Test
• (3) Interview(s)
• (4) Offer

Please note:

To ensure a fair and compliant recruitment process under the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), please submit your application through the official job posting, preferably via Gameloft website, Gameloft or Gameloft Vietnam LinkedIn pages, or SmartRecruiters. Applications sent via email or LinkedIn messages will not be considered.

Due to the high volume of applications, only candidates whose profiles most closely match the role needs will be contacted by our recruiters. We sincerely appreciate your understanding and interest.

Work Location and Hours:

• Work location: 207C Nguyen Xi, Binh Thanh Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
• Work hours: 08:30 AM - 06:00 PM, Monday - Friday.

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.
• You want to work for one of the best companies in the region, certified by the HR Asia Awards 2024 as one of the Best Companies to Work For in Asia and recognized for Diversity, Equity. and Inclusion.

What We Offer:

• A hybrid working model (3 days WFO and 2 days WFH).
• A dynamic workplace environment, with over 16 nationalities, 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.
• Relocation support for international candidates joining from overseas.
• Other benefits from one of the best employers in Vietnam.

What's more?

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