Game Designer

Company: Eshark Digital World Pvt Ltd
Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu (On-site preferred)
Experience: 1-3 years (Freshers with strong portfolios can also apply)

About Eshark

Eshark Digital World Pvt Ltd is one of India’s emerging leaders in creating immersive gaming experiences. We develop cutting-edge interactive games, AR/VR applications, interactive walls, floors, arcade games, and sensor-based gaming hardware. Our mission is to bring high-quality, locally developed immersive solutions to Indian and global markets.

Role Overview:

We are looking for a passionate Game Designer who can create engaging, immersive, and interactive games that blend physical hardware, sensors, and software. You will work closely with Unity developers, embedded engineers, product designers, and the fabrication team to design games that provide unique experiences in entertainment zones, museums, retail spaces, and fitness centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design concepts for immersive games including interactive walls, AR games, sensor-based games, and fitness experiences.
• Create clear game design documents (GDD) with game flow, mechanics, player interactions, levels, scoring, and UI/UX guidelines.
• Collaborate with Unity developers to translate designs into interactive, playable games.
• Work with hardware integration teams to design games that communicate with sensors like LiDAR, depth sensors, IR cameras, RS232, Raspberry Pi, ESP controllers, etc.
• Design game mechanics that consider physical interaction like ball throwing, body tracking, gesture-based inputs, and AR overlays.
• Create basic mockups, wireframes, and visual flows (knowledge of Figma or similar tools is preferred).
• Understand hardware constraints and design accordingly for projectors, interactive floors, walls, climbing games, shooting setups, and more.
• Stay updated on gaming trends, AR/VR advancements, and interactive hardware technologies.
• Contribute to playtesting, gather user feedback, and iterate game designs for better user experience.

Required Skills:

• Strong creative thinking and storytelling ability for gameplay design.
• Knowledge of game mechanics, level design, and player engagement strategies.
• Basic understanding of Unity-based game development and the ability to communicate effectively with developers.
• Familiarity with interactive sensors, AR concepts, and hardware-software integration is a plus.
• Proficiency in creating wireframes, game flows, and storyboards.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams including developers, embedded engineers, and fabrication specialists.

Preferred (Not Mandatory):

• Experience with interactive hardware or AR/VR projects.
• Knowledge of TouchDesigner is an added advantage.
• Familiarity with fitness or educational game design is a bonus.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to work on unique immersive experiences in India’s growing interactive gaming industry.
• Exposure to hardware-software integrated games not commonly developed in India.
• Chance to design games for healthcare, fitness, museums, entertainment centers, and educational spaces.
• A fast-growing startup environment with strong leadership and room for innovation.

If you are passionate about creating experiences beyond screens, this is your platform.
Apply now and be part of our mission to build India’s best immersive game company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fresher

Pay: ₹12,276.22 - ₹40,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Cell phone reimbursement
• Internet reimbursement
• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Commission pay
• Overtime pay
• Performance bonus
• Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person

Application Deadline: 01/07/2025
Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025