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Skillsearch is helping a Riyadh-based games studio find a Lead Game Designer with a passion for games and a drive for storytelling. This full-time Lead Game Designer role comes with a tax-free salary and a great benefits package. ??

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. ??

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.??

You'll receive an excellent salary and benefits package for your knowledge, expertise and flexibility. ??

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