Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Game Designer to join our team. As the game design expert, you will work on the design and prototyping of several parlor and board games designed to be played through voice recognition during group video calls on browsers and mobile phones.
About the Role
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Designing and prototyping game concepts that make the most of the benefits of voice as an input in the context of a group video call
* Analyzing popular social/parlor/board games and identifying which ones could be adapted well to work with voice as an input in the context of a group video call
* Deeply understanding the pros and cons of voice as an input and using that knowledge to steer the prototyping efforts to success
* Understanding the requirements of games in the context of group video calls and making sure game concepts fit that mold (session time, accessibility, etc.)
* Working closely with the rest of the Concepting team (Producer, GUI/VUI designer and Gameplay Engineer)
* Helping inform the needs for our tools and platform
Requirements
To be successful in this role, you will need:
* Experience as a game designer that has allowed you to release commercial games
* Skills covering all aspects of game design: gameplay, balancing, reward and progression systems, etc.
* Knowledge of how to design innovative prototypes using tools like Unity, Photoshop, Game Maker, etc.
* A great knowledge of video games (all genres and platforms), particularly parlor/board games, including what are the most popular titles in this space
* Interest in new business models, and understanding the links between traditional game design and game economy design
* Good interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively
* A fluent level of English (written and oral)
Preferred Qualifications
The following qualifications would be beneficial:
* Previous experience building prototypes that became products
* Graphic design skills
* Mobile and browser game development experience
* Some programming experience
Location
This role is based in Lisbon, Portugal, however due to current circumstances, remote work may be required initially.
About Us
We are a leading developer of voice games, building cross-platform games targeting browsers and mobile phones. We have built both original IP games and games in partnership with global entertainment companies.