Lead Game Designer - Mobile

About
Steer Studios is on a mission to create a world-leading game studio in Saudi Arabia, focused on developing high-quality games for international audiences and nurturing the local gaming sector. As a Lead Game Designer, you will join a passionate team of both international talent and innovative Saudi professionals in Riyadh. This role calls for a strong passion for various game genres and storytelling, as well as project leadership skills to resolve production and creative challenges in collaboration with the Creative/Game Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Stay current with the latest player trends and apply them when relevant.
• Plan, detail, and supervise the work of Game Designers within your team.
• Ensure the creation of innovative gameplay experiences that align with the game’s vision.
• Conceptualize and develop characters, rules, settings, and stories for new games.
• Manage creative ideation stages from pitching ideas to rapid prototyping.
• Define Game Design Documents (GDD) for various game systems, documenting all details and iterations effectively.
• Review game features to guarantee they are engaging and in line with the GDD.
• Play game updates regularly to provide quality feedback and implement a continuous review and iteration process based on user feedback.
• Foster close collaboration with artists, developers, and other team members.
• Train and mentor junior game designers, promoting the sharing of experiences.
• Advocate for a game developer mindset within the team, beyond just mastering design and technical subjects.
• Communicate and coordinate with the Design Director and production teams to manage project timelines and priorities.

Qualifications and Key Skills

• Expertise in mobile games and free-to-play (F2P) titles, with multiple shipped games.
• 6+ years of experience as a game designer.
• Strong understanding of the gaming industry, market dynamics, and target audiences.
• Proficiency in utilizing KPIs to guide game design decisions.
• Experience with prototype development and shipping games using Unity or Unreal engines.
• In-depth knowledge of Game Design principles and the current gaming landscape.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to create clear and concise documentation.
• Skill in providing constructive feedback and engaging in productive discussions.
• Attention to detail from both technical and artistic viewpoints.
• Proficiency in Excel or scripting languages for maintaining game design configurations.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to development.
• Leadership skills that inspire team collaboration.
• A personal passion for gaming, with a keen eye for detail.
• Fast learner with a desire for continuous improvement.
• Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in game design or equivalent preferred.

Join Steer Studios and help shape the future of gaming!