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Do you have game design experience and are you seeking a new job in Riyadh? Our client Studios is looking for a Lead Game Designer, and the role comes with an attractive salary and benefits package, including the chance to join a progressive company. ??

As a Lead Game Designer, you will act in a project leadership capacity to help solve production or creative problems. You will be working closely with the Creative/Game Director and will be responsible for building design teams and collaborating with partners. The major focus areas of this position will be people management, creativity, communication, problem-solving and mitigation. ??

In your first few weeks in this Lead Game Designer role, you can expect to: ??

• Stay up to date with the latest player trends and incorporate these where applicable??
• Plan, detail, and directly supervise the work of Game Designers in your team??
• Ensure the team is creating innovative gameplay and experiences for the defined game vision to set the game's foundation??
• Conceptualise and develop characters, rules, settings, and stories for new games??
• Independently manage various creative ideation steps from pitching ideas to rapid prototyping.??

To apply for this Lead Game Designer role, you will need expertise in Mobile and F2P with multiple titles shipped and 6+ years of experience as a game designer. You will also require the following: ??

• Understanding of the industry, market, and target audiences??
• Experience in prototyping and shipping games with Unity or Unreal gaming engines??
• Extensive knowledge of Game Design principles and the gaming landscape??
• Excellent communication skills and ability to write clear documentation, making complex ideas clear, concise, and compelling.??

In return for your passion, collaborative approach and commitment, you'll receive a generous salary and benefits package, joining a friendly and inclusive culture. ??

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