Remote Video Game Designer

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Portal Fantasy is a game development studio dedicated to creating innovative pixel games. It’s founded by industry veterans and backed by some of the most well known investors in the games industry. Our studio prioritizes creativity, collaboration and passion as we strive to create a highly anticipated online RPG, which has already garnered rave reviews in Beta. Join us on this exciting journey as we strive to shape the future of gaming.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Video Game Designer to join our team. You will be working on developing exciting and engaging puzzles, dialogue and levels along with the rest of the Game Design team.

We are looking for a self-starter who can be strategic, independent and who is also able to think quickly on their feet. You will report to the Game Design Director and collaborate with the development and art teams.

This is a 8 month contract, with the possibility of extending into full-time when the contract ends.

• True remote working - work from anywhere in the world
• Fully flexible hours
• Work with a passionate team in a cutting-edge industry

• Game Content Creation:
  Write and script (with in-house tools) engaging quests that expand the game world and story.
• Balancing & Tuning:
  Help with maintaining balanced gameplay systems, particularly relating to creature encounters and boss battles.
• Adjust difficulty curves and rewards to keep gameplay exciting and accessible, catering to a wide range of player skill levels.
• Work hand-in-hand with members of the game design team, along with the art and development teams.
• Demonstrate mastery of processes including level flow, engagement design, pacing, storytelling.
• Write detailed design documentations on levels and concepts.

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, start-up environment
• Passionate about gaming
• Experience working in the gaming industry
• Strong communication skills with an ability to receive and apply feedback
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Experience with Video Game map editors (TILED is a strong plus)
• High attention to detail
• Highly organized: you can multitask without dropping the ball and you always meet deadlines