Game Designer (Core) (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Game Designer (Core) (Gamedev): Developing a unique mobile Social RolePlay game with an accent on feature ownership, R&D prototypes, and core gameplay systems. Focus on tuning interaction physics, polishing character controls, and creating detailed technical specifications for midcore and hardcore genres.

Location: Hybrid or onsite in Almaty, Yerevan, or Tbilisi

Company

hirify.global is an independent gaming studio focused on crafting innovative products, currently developing One State, a unique mobile Social RolePlay game.

What you will do

• Own feature production for approximately 70% of the role, including task decomposition and reviewing results.
• Participate in R&D by building prototypes, exploring optimal solutions, and analyzing external projects.
• Conduct discovery work to identify growth opportunities and propose features to improve core gameplay.
• Create and maintain comprehensive game design documentation, including technical specifications and R&D plans.

Requirements

• Experience writing and maintaining vision documents, technical specifications, and GDDs.
• Ability to deconstruct external references, technical solutions, and design systems.
• Strong expertise in midcore/hardcore genres (shooters, racing, 3rd person action), including polishing character, camera, and interaction physics.
• Experience analyzing user UX behavior and creating basic UI/UX mockups.
• Understanding of game engine interfaces and functionality.
• Native Russian language.

Nice to have

• Experience with Unity, including Game Objects, Scriptable Objects, and animation systems.
• Technical background with basic programming skills.
• Experience with mobile optimization (CPU, RAM, and network constraints).
• Experience with R&D and hypothesis validation processes.
• English proficiency sufficient for reading technical documentation.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular salary reviews based on performance and a transparent promotion system.
• Flexible working hours with the option to take days off.
• Sick days without salary loss and assistance in difficult life situations.
• Minimal bureaucracy and a focus on constructive feedback.

Hiring process

• Application review and CV screening.
• HR interview to discuss motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment, which may include interviews or a test assignment.
• Final interview with a hiring manager or team lead.