Lead Game Designer | Pixaera
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Lead Game Designer

Who are we?

We’re a passionate team of builders who are dedicated to delivering solutions that empower people. Today, we’re leveraging Ai and gamification to build a vertical platform that is centered around improving the safety readiness of frontline workers in any high risk industry. If you are a doer who thrives in a dynamic, mission-focused environment, join us!

Who are we looking for?

The Lead Game Designer at Pixaera will play a pivotal role in ensuring people have an immersive and engaging experience while receiving and building up their safety competence to ultimately reduce incidents and save lives. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of game design principles, a strong background in developing fun and immersive games and a proven track record of working on top gaming titles. They should be innovative, detail-oriented, and possess excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with our product, game development, and engineering teams. If you are dedicated to making fun games and interested in improving workplace safety and efficiency through gamified training solutions, we want to hear from you.

You will be responsible for:

  • Designing and developing engaging gameplay mechanics, systems, and features for interactive entertainment experiences.

  • Creating and maintaining detailed design documentation including game mechanics, guidelines, and design specifications.

  • Designing gamified, fun, engaging, and interactive learning experiences.

  • Collaborating closely with artists, programmers, and other team members to implement and iterate on game features.

  • Balancing gameplay and ensuring a rewarding player experience through iterative design and playtesting.

  • Conceptualizing and prototyping new game ideas, mechanics, and features.

  • Conducting competitive analysis and staying current with industry trends to inform design decisions.

  • Providing creative input and feedback on all aspects of game development, from concept to release.

  • Contributing to the overall vision and direction of the game, ensuring alignment with project goals and target audience.

Who are you?

A successful candidate will have the following skillsets and experience:

  • Passionate about games with a deep understanding of various game genres, mechanics, and player motivations.

  • Experience with interaction design, such as User Interface, Player Goals and Challenges, Feedback Systems, Game Mechanics, and Navigation and Exploration

  • Proven experience in game design with a portfolio showcasing innovative and successful projects.

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to critically evaluate game mechanics and gameplay experiences.

  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.

  • Proficiency in industry-standard design tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar game development software.

  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced environment, adapting quickly to changing priorities and project requirements.

How do we support and benefit our employees?

  • Fully remote set-up, with regular company meetups to meet and bond with your colleagues.

  • All the equipment you need to succeed provided by Pixaera.

  • 25 days of company vacation allowance per year in addition to local public holidays. If there is a public holiday that you would rather work, let us know and you can swap it for another day in lieu.

  • Competitive stock options.

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