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Senior Game Designer – Core Gameplay
Location
Spain
Posted
61 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Game Designer – Core Gameplay
Voodoo
• Own the quality bar for core mechanics, moment-to-moment interaction, and overall game feel • Creating new levels, designing and iterating on water slide layouts/courses, placing/designing environmental elements for player satisfaction • Design, prototype, and refine new gameplay features and mechanics that expand the core Aquapark.io loop • Collaborate with artists to place and tune visual and audio effects that reinforce game feel. • Iterate new and existing features & parameters until achieving final quality game feel e.g. friction, bounce, camera & movement easing curves, etc. • Partner closely with engineers to implement and iterate on Unity-based gameplay systems that perform well on mobile devices • Identify opportunities to improve player engagement, retention, and session satisfaction through gameplay changes • Lead rapid prototyping and iteration cycles, validating ideas through playtesting, AB tests and data analysis • Own level design and ensure gameplay mechanics integrate smoothly with 3D environments • Define best practices and design guidelines for gameplay systems and interaction design • Champion simplicity, clarity, and delight in every interaction.
Job Requirements
- 7 years of experience in gameplay design, with proven track record in F2P mobile games
- Experience owning core gameplay systems from concept through launch and live ops
- Deep understanding of game feel, player control responsiveness, and interaction design
- Strong intuition for simple mechanics with high player satisfaction
- Experience designing systems driven by physics interactions, player movement, and environmental gameplay
- Ability to balance accessibility for casual audiences with meaningful gameplay depth
- Strong hands-on experience with Unity and solid understanding of its physics systems & collisions
- Experience working with A/B testing and data-driven informed decision making
- Communication skills in English, both written and verbal
- Deep collaboration mindset, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a positive & humble mindset towards receiving, acting on, and giving feedback
- Accountability, independence, and responsibility when given ownership over your work
- Eager to become more efficient and to improve yourself day after day.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and other benefits according to the country you reside.
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