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Senior Game Designer

Virtuos Tokyo
Language
EN: none
JP: business
Salary
Employment Type
Full time

Job Description

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.


Responsibilities

  • Design and develop game mechanics, systems, and features that are fun, engaging, and accessible to a broad audience.
  • Collaborate with the Product Owner, art, programming, and QA teams to ensure that game designs are executed with high quality.
  • Analyze player data and feedback to make informed decisions about game design and improve player engagement.
  • Plan and execute play tests, gather feedback, and make improvements to the game design.
  • Contribute to the development of the overall game vision and design goals.
  • Stay current with industry trends and developments to incorporate these into game designs.
  • Mentor and train junior designers, helping to develop their skills and grow the team.

Qualifications

  • At least 4+ years of experience in game design, with a focus on Console games.
  • Strong knowledge of game mechanics, systems, and design principles.
  • Good knowledge of the console gaming market, understanding of current gaming trends.
  • Ability to design and implement game systems.
  • Experience of working with the balance on a console project.
  • The ability to clearly communicate one's thoughts to all team members, to accept feedback.
  • Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment and collaborate effectively with other departments.
  • Passion for games and a commitment to delivering high quality game experiences to players.
  • Portfolio with works and mandatory presence of released projects.
  • Professional Japanese skills required, English a big plus (will to learn appreciated, in-house training available).
  • Proven experience with Japanese publishers and/or developers.

About the Company

Virtuos Tokyo was launched in 2023, 14 years after we first set foot in Japan, to strengthen our partnerships with Japanese game companies. Our key clients include Square Enix, whom we’ve worked with on titles such as Final Fantasy X/X-2,  Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age and, NieR:Automata The End of YoRHa Edition. We are excited to bring creative and technical game services, as well as global perspectives on game creation to our Japanese partners, and help take their games and businesses worldwide.