Senior Game Designer Gameloft

Welcome to Saigon Studio!

Created in 2004, we have been one of the leading studios in Vietnam’s gaming industry. Our diverse expertise has enabled us to successfully bring Gameloft’s hits to audiences around the world.

We are looking for passionate talents with diverse expertise to join our exciting projects ‒ ranging from developing PC, console, and mobile games in collaboration with our fellow studios, to creating new content and features for our live games, bringing joy to our players worldwide. 

Are you a game designer with solid international experience in creation and/or liveops? We are looking for a talent like you to join Gameloft Saigon! Our team of 20+ multicultural game designers are working on exciting projects, both independently and in co-development with other Gameloft studios around the world, involving famous IPs  and a variety of game genres, including open-world adventure, racing, action, casual, educational kids’ games. Bringing both rich expertise and versatility, you will play a key role in our journey to build a strong game design team through hands-on collaboration, knowledge sharing, internal training, within our growing studio in the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.

You will shape the game’s vision by defining design intentions, crafting gameplay systems, mechanics, levels, and combat design while collaborating with cross-functional game development teams to deliver engaging player experiences. Your daily work will include:

• Design and develop gameplay mechanics, levels, and systems ensuring that they are intuitive, easy to understand, and enjoyable.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to integrate GD content and ensure alignment with project team's objectives.
• Create and maintain game design documents, including concept pitches, feature specifications, and user interface designs.
• Prototype and iterate on game concepts to refine gameplay mechanics and user interactions, considering feedback from internal teams and user testing sessions.
• Balance gameplay difficulty and complexity to accommodate the cognitive and motor skills development of players as well as the game economy.
• Adapt and modify game design elements based on feedbacks and technical constraints, maintaining flexibility throughout the design process.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in game design to continually innovate and improve our products.

• More than 3 years’ experience in Game Design, along with a strong passion for video games and solid understanding of market trends and retro gaming.
• Proven track record with a portfolio demonstrating successful and shipped projects.
• Good understanding of the market and target audience of Mobile Video Games, AAA & PC/Console.
• Solid knowledge of core Game Design principles across aspects such as gameplay mechanics, systems, UI/UX and player progression. Your expertise in level design and combat design is a plus.
• Proficient in game design supporting tools and game engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine.
• Experience collaborating with data analyst and designing with a data-driven mindset.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and present ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Creative problem-solving skills with a passion for creating entertaining and high-quality games
• Flexible, self-disciplined, highly motivated, and committed to achieving the final game result and company goals.

Check out some projects at Saigon Studio:

• Carmen Sandiego - Announcement Trailer
• Dungeons & Dragons®
• Asphalt 8 - Coin Rush Trailer
• Asphalt Legends Unite - Launch Trailer
• Gangstar Vegas
• Applaydu Season 6
• Claynosaurz - Gameloft x Claynosaurz Partnership Announcement