Senior/Lead Game Designer

We are tinyBuild, a global video game publisher and developer focused on creating long-lasting, sustainable franchises across multiple media formats.

Responsible for over 70 titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, and Potion Craft, the company has a dozen development studios spread across the US, EU, Serbia, and Ukraine.

Our in-house indie studio is looking for a Sr./Lead Game Designer for a new 2D game for PC and consoles that combines strategy, resource management, and tower defense. The project is in pre-production.

Our new Game Designer will lead the game design vision of the studio.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): unannounced
• At what stage of the project(s)? pre-production
• Genres: Strategy
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Planning, developing, and implementing new mechanics, systems, QOL (Quality of Life), and features;

• Сonfiguring and debugging systems in Unity, balancing game systems, from progression to enemy life counts;

• Working closely with narrative, level design, and development teams;

• Ensuring alignment with the game's direction and vision and consistency across its systems.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• At least three years of experience working as a game designer.

• Experience in launching gaming projects and creating and balancing complex systems and mechanics;

• Knowledge of mathematics and probability theory is also expected;

• A keen visual sense and the ability to evaluate art, level design, and narrative are essential;

• Having experience with Unity would be an advantage.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Flexible work schedule;

• Covering od professional development courses, game dev conferences, and other events;

• Possibility to work remotely / if desired, relocation. The company covers relocation costs;

• Paid vacation and paid sick leave;

• Apart from the annual leave, there is also a week-long holiday during Christmas;

• Corporate English classes;

• Reimbursement of any psychological therapy;

• Corporate hardware.

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for this position? If so, please contact us at jobs@tinybuild.com to refer them and earn USD 1,000 per candidate who successfully completes the probationary period.