Core Game Designer (Game modes)

Remote

Nekki is a game development studio, the creator of Shadow Fight Arena, Shadow Fight 3, Shadow Fight 2, and Vector. The total number of registered users for our games exceeds 1 billion worldwide. We develop and release games for PC, consoles, and mobile platforms.

 

We are looking for a Core Game Designer  to work on our new PvP action game, where players compete with each other by using parkour, fighting and physics. In the future players will receive a wide opportunity to develop their own levels, rules and even mini-games by using the built-in editor.

 

The game is cross-platform – for mobile devices, PC, and consoles.

 

Our ideal candidate loves to play and create custom game modes for games that support this feature. For example: ROBLOX, Fortnite, Fall Guys, Overwatch, Counter Strike.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop new game modes for an upcoming PVP action game.
  • Analyze game modes and trends in other games.
  • Balance existing game modes.
  • Interact with other teams that are involved in game modes development process (in particular, with the level designers and level artists).
  • Regularly play-test the game.
  • Organize the work of a compact team to new and engaging modes.

What we are looking for:

  • Proven experience developing game modes within a commercial project or create mods for third-party action games.
  • Game design experience with action games.
  • Experience as a "feature-owner" (from concept to release with the analysis of players' reaction).
  • Rich gaming experience in multiplayer games (e.g. Fall Guys, Stumble Guys, Brawl Stars, Duck Game, Fortnite) and fighting games (e.g. Brawlhalla, Super Smash Bros.).
  • Fluent communication in Russian is required.
    • Would be a plus:
    • Experience working with Unity its systems: Mecanim, Rigidbody.
    • Experience designing levels (ProBuilder or its analogues).
    • C#, C/C++ programming skills.

We offer:

  • A great team with a friendly and informal work environment (we share colleagues' interests, play video games together, and organize internal game jams).
  • Support of professional development, participation in specialized conferences and educational events.
  • Remote work from all over the world.
  • Working hours from 10 AM to 7 PM (GMT+3) with possibility of adjustment.
  • Competitive salary (depending on professional qualifications).
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