Senior Game Development Designer

vor 4 Wochen


Berlin, Berlin, Deutschland Soba Vollzeit

Position Overview

We are seeking a talented Game Designer to become a key member of our innovative team. In this role, you will have the chance to shape the fundamental gaming experience for a platform with the potential to engage millions of players. Your responsibilities will include crafting first-party games and enhancing various experiences on Soba. Additionally, you will play a significant role in shaping Soba's social functionalities and other essential elements of the platform.

As part of a small, skilled team, each member holds substantial responsibility and has the opportunity to influence both our product direction and company culture. You will take ownership of high-level features from initial planning through design and execution, participating in all phases of the software development lifecycle while addressing complex technical challenges.

Key Responsibilities
  • Design and develop first-party games utilizing Soba's tools, collaborating with team members as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the Product and Design teams to enhance various aspects of the play experience.
  • Assist third-party developers in creating games for Soba's diverse portfolio.
  • Provide insights for the roadmap of Soba's creation tools.
  • Enhance user-generated games on the Soba platform.
  • Formulate strategies for Soba's first-party game portfolio, including genres and styles.
  • Contribute innovative ideas to improve player experiences across the platform.
  • Actively respond to feedback derived from user metrics and insights.
Qualifications
  • Proven experience and deep understanding of various game mechanics across multiple genres.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and work autonomously.
  • Resourceful and capable of achieving significant outcomes independently, with a strong aptitude for implementing gameplay using both engineering tools and your own creations.
  • Logical thinker with exceptional attention to detail.
  • A genuine passion for creating and playing games, coupled with a curiosity to analyze the factors that contribute to the success or failure of games.
  • Experience in developing social mechanics within games or other products is highly advantageous.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with minimal structure and oversight.
  • Openly share information and collaborate with team members.
  • Seek constructive feedback from users and colleagues, consistently looking for opportunities to enhance your skills and craft.
  • Possess a results-oriented mindset.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in game design.
  • Experience in shipping games from concept to launch.
  • Familiarity with early-stage, rapidly iterating product teams is a plus.
  • Eligibility to work in Germany, as visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Benefits
  • Flexible work-from-home policy with a requirement for presence in Berlin.
  • Equity packages offered to all employees.
  • Access to free mental health support, including one-on-one therapy sessions.

Soba Studios is dedicated to developing Soba, an online multiplayer virtual world and gaming platform that features no-code game-making tools. We envision a future where game creation and experience building are accessible to everyone, regardless of their technical expertise, and where the economic model is fair and supportive of creators. Founded by experienced entrepreneurs and backed by leading venture capitalists, Soba is at the forefront of this vision.



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