Flo Health11.03.26
AI SCORE 8.5

Remote Game Designer - 3 Month Contract

$60K–$80K/year

About the Role

We are looking for a talented Remote Game Designer to join our team for a 3-month contract. As a Remote Game Designer, you will have the opportunity to create engaging and innovative game experiences that captivate players. You will work closely with our development team to design game mechanics, levels, and user interfaces that enhance player engagement and retention.

What You'll Do

  • Design and prototype game mechanics and levels for our mobile games.
  • Collaborate with developers and artists to create visually appealing and functional game assets.
  • Conduct user research and A/B testing to refine gameplay and improve user experience.
  • Utilize systems thinking to develop retention mechanics that keep players engaged.
  • Create documentation and design specifications to communicate your ideas effectively.

Requirements

  • 2-5 years of experience as a Game Designer, with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
  • Proficiency in Unity and experience with mobile game development.
  • Strong understanding of player motivation and retention mechanics.
  • Experience in user research and usability testing.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a remote team.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with casual and hyper-casual games.
  • Familiarity with community management and social media moderation.
  • Knowledge of UX/UI design principles.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary and annual reviews.
  • Opportunity to participate in Flo’s performance incentive scheme.
  • Paid holiday, sick leave, and female health leave.
  • Enhanced parental leave and pay for all types of parents.
  • Accelerated professional growth through impactful work.
  • 5-week fully paid sabbatical at 5-year Floversary.
  • Flo Premium for friends & family, plus more health and wellbeing perks.
Why This Job8.5 of 10

This Remote Game Designer position offers a unique opportunity to work on innovative mobile games with a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Salary Range
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Optional
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Bonus
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Who Will Succeed Here

Strong proficiency in Unity, with a proven track record of developing prototypes and game mechanics that enhance user engagement, utilizing features like Unity's UI Toolkit and Animation System.

Ability to conduct user research and A/B testing effectively, leveraging tools such as PlaytestCloud or UserTesting to gather feedback and iterate on game design based on player behavior and preferences.

A creative mindset that thrives in a remote work environment, demonstrating self-motivation and the ability to manage time effectively while collaborating with a distributed team.

Learning Resources

Unity Learn: Create with Codecourse

Career Path

Remote Game Designer - 3 Month Contract(Now)Game Designer(1-2 years)Lead Game Designer or Game Design Manager(3-5 years)

Market Overview

Market Size 2024
$12.6B
Annual Growth
15.2%
AI Adoption in Game Development
42%
Investment in Game Technology
+25%
Labour Demand for Game Designers
+30%
Avg Salary for Unity Game Designers
$85K

Skills & Requirements

Required
UnityGame DesignPrototyping
Growing in Demand
C#Augmented Reality (AR)Virtual Reality (VR)
Declining
FlashAdobe Director

Domain Trends

Rise of Cross-Platform Gaming
Cross-platform gaming is expected to grow by 20% in 2024, allowing developers to reach wider audiences.
Increased Focus on User Experience
User experience design is becoming critical, with 63% of developers prioritizing UX in their projects for better engagement.
Growth of AI-Driven Game Mechanics
42% of game developers are implementing AI to enhance gameplay, creating more dynamic and personalized gaming experiences.

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