About the Job
Steer Studios (formerly known as Savvy Games Studios) aims to become a world-leading game studio in Saudi Arabia, dedicated to creating high-quality games for international audiences and fostering the growth of the local gaming sector. As a member of the Steer Studios team, you will collaborate with top global gaming talents and passionate local professionals in a dynamic and ambitious environment.
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We are seeking a Lead Game Designer with a strong passion for various gaming genres and storytelling. In this role, you will take on project leadership responsibilities, helping solve production and creative challenges while working closely with the Creative/Game Director. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Staying updated on the latest player trends and effectively integrating them into the game design.
- Planning, detailing, and supervising the work of Game Designers on your team.
- Ensuring the development of innovative gameplay experiences in alignment with the game's vision.
- Conceptualizing and developing characters, rules, settings, and stories for new games.
- Managing creative ideation processes, from pitching concepts to rapid prototyping.
- Defining Game Design Documents (GDD) for various game systems and meticulously documenting all details and changes.
- Reviewing game features to ensure they align with the GDD and provide a fun play experience.
- Playing game updates regularly for quality control and user feedback integration.
- Collaborating closely with artists, developers, and other team members to ensure project alignment.
- Training and developing junior game designers while promoting a culture of experience sharing.
- Advocating for a game-developer mindset across the team, beyond just technical mastery.
Qualifications and Key Skills:
- Expertise in mobile and free-to-play (F2P) gaming, with multiple titles shipped.
- Over 6 years of experience as a game designer.
- Strong understanding of the gaming industry, market, and target demographics.
- Proficiency in driving game design through key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Experience in prototyping and shipping games using Unity or Unreal gaming engines.
- Extensive knowledge of game design principles and the gaming landscape.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to create clear and concise documentation.
- Strong attention to detail from both a technical and artistic perspective.
- Command of Excel or any scripting language for maintaining design configurations.
- Proactive problem-solving abilities and intuitive development skills.
- Leadership qualities that foster team collaboration.
- A strong passion for gaming and a keen eye for detail.
- A fast learner, willing to adapt and grow within the role.
- A Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in game design or a related field is preferred.
Join us at Steer Studios and help shape the future of gaming in Saudi Arabia!
