Game Designer Intern

Position : Game Designer Intern

Location : Ahmedabad
What You'll DoWhat You Bring:Key Responsibilities:Game Design & DevelopmentBalancing & TuningPlayer Experience & Narrative Cross-functional CollaborationAnalytics & OptimizationTools & Documentation

• Work closely with Game Developers and cross-functionally with UX, engineering, and product management on the design and implementation of new game features. Build and lead the implementation of fun, engaging in-game events and other game content.
• Build clear and complete game design documentation for game content and features. Assess and apply qualitative and quantitative feedback to improve game design and balance.

• Knowledge building in-game content designed to appeal to a specific audience
• Deep understanding of basic economy balance and tuning
• Knowledge writing clear and concise specs, user flows, and feature documentation
• Knowledge of shipping at least 1-2 commercially successful games.
• Strong knowledge of game mechanics, systems design, and level design.
• Deep understanding of game economy design, user progression, and monetization models (F2P, ads, IAPs).
• Proficient in Excel and project management
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills
• Design and document core game mechanics, meta systems, and content loops.
• Develop engaging level design, progression systems, and balancing.
• Own the design vision from concept to implementation, collaborating closely with developers, artists, and producers.
• Create detailed GDDs (Game Design Documents), UX wireframes, and design specs.
• Build and iterate on prototypes to test new ideas and mechanics.
• Balance gameplay mechanics to ensure fun, fairness, and challenge.
• Tune game economies (virtual currencies, item pricing, rewards) for optimal player engagement and monetization.
• Craft player-centric experiences, focusing on onboarding, tutorials, and progression.
• Work with writers or narrative designers to align game story with mechanics.
• Work closely with CXOs, developers, artists, and QA to ensure seamless implementation of features.
• Participate in sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives.
• Interpret game analytics to refine systems and enhance KPIs like retention, engagement, and ARPU.
• Run A/B tests and gather player feedback for data-driven improvements.
• Use tools like Unity, Asset Stores, Blender, Maya, Photoshop, Adobe , Figma, Miro, Google Docs/Sheets, Trello/JIRA for design and documentation.
• Maintain clear and organized design systems and change logs.

Job Type: Internship
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: ₹5,000.00 - ₹10,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance