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NetEase Games

User Research Intern

... that inform game design and product development. * Assist with user research across a variety of game products using diverse research methods, including but not limited to expanding player ...

Gardens Interactive

Lead Game Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$198K - $219K/yr

Partner closely with game design, art, and production to scope features and keep engineering ... Gardens cannot assist with work authorizations or work visas. Applicants must also be willing to ...

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What does a game design assistant do?

A Game Design Assistant supports the game development team by helping with tasks such as creating design documents, organizing assets, playtesting, and providing feedback on gameplay elements. They often assist in brainstorming ideas, documenting features, and ensuring that the design vision is properly communicated across the team. This role is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in the gaming industry and learn from experienced designers. Game Design Assistants may also coordinate between departments and help keep projects on schedule.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game design assistant?

To thrive as a Game Design Assistant, you need a solid understanding of game mechanics, storytelling, and basic programming or scripting, often supported by a relevant degree or coursework. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as Unity, Unreal Engine, and Adobe Creative Suite is typically required. Creativity, strong communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team are essential soft skills for this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for supporting lead designers, contributing to innovative gameplay, and ensuring successful project development.

What are some common responsibilities for a game design assistant during a typical project cycle?

As a Game Design Assistant, your daily tasks often include creating and maintaining design documentation, assisting with playtesting, gathering feedback, and supporting senior designers with balancing game mechanics. You may also help organize meetings, manage asset lists, and track progress on deliverables. Collaboration is key, as you'll regularly communicate with artists, programmers, and other team members to ensure design intentions are clearly understood and realized throughout development.

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Creative Designer

Trinity Technology Solutions

Boca Raton, FL • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

Creative Designer

Boca Raton, FL - onsite!

To provide creative artistic vision, look and feel for the game with innovative designs, work on game production and marketing materials, following latest game trends. Run the process from concept to layout to completed product.
ROLES AND EXPECTATIONS
• Work closely with Game designers to fundamentally understand the new Games mechanics, business reasoning, visual goals and intended target marketing intentions, that respond and support Game Design requirements and specifications.
• Create high quality game art that is production ready for Tech Design to move forward.
• Guide Tech Design team on animations.
• Research and follow the games, have a good understanding of Marketing requirements and trends.
• Assist with marketing direction, when possible assist by creating Marketing assets.
• Work on Product from concept layout phase through completed product, assisting beyond core role whenever possible (Green Man Testing, Marketing, General feedback…).
• Create original art mockups for all key game screens for all game layouts.
• Guide Team & Product by aligning work with game design vision.
SKILLS
• Proficiency in the Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator) character design, illustration, environmental art.
• Detail oriented and organized work style.
• Expertise in working on multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines.
• Collaborative, open to feedback, great team player.
• Self motivated to achieve goals and complete tasks.