game designer for game concepts and mechanics

GSM s.r.o. develops game concepts and prototypes.

• Develop game concepts in response to a brief
• Define the core gameplay loop, including player actions, goals, challenges, feedback, and rewards
• Design and document mechanics, rules, difficulty curves, and progression
• Explore player behaviours and interactions between game systems
• Create clear game design documentation supported by examples and diagrams
• Identify the smallest set of mechanics needed for an initial prototype
• Work with the team to test ideas and refine gameplay

• Ability to design engaging gameplay and explain what makes it engaging
• Systems thinking, including understanding how mechanics connect, spotting contradictions, and anticipating the effects of design decisions
• Clear, structured written communication
• Ability to match the scope of an idea to the team's resources
• Openness to feedback, testing assumptions, and revising your approach
• Будет плюсом: Experience taking a concept through to a playable prototype, playtesting experience and examples of improving mechanics based on feedback, understanding of development, game interfaces and visual asset production, familiarity with rapid prototyping tools including AI tools, Russian language skills

• Project-based contract
• Compensation is negotiated individually based on experience and scope of work
• Work may develop into ongoing project work or a permanent role
• A small paid exercise focused on a game mechanic is part of the selection process; scope, deadline, and payment will be agreed beforehand