Lead Game Designer

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Game Designer for a game development project with immersive sim genre. As the Lead Game Designer, you will be responsible for overseeing the game design and development process of our game, planning the overall game development strategy, and managing the design team. Your expertise and leadership will be integral in shaping the direction and success of our games.

我们正在寻找一位技术精湛、积极主动的首席游戏设计师，负责一个沉浸式模拟游戏类型(Immersive Sims)的游戏开发项目。作为首席游戏设计师，您将负责监督游戏设计和开发过程，规划整体游戏开发策略，并管理设计团队。您的专业知识和领导能力将对我们游戏的方向和成功起到至关重要的作用。

• Lead and manage the game design team, providing guidance and mentorship to designers.
• Collaborate with the development team to ensure the successful implementation of game design concepts.
• Develop and maintain a clear and well-structured game development pipeline, including task distribution and scheduling.
• Create and communicate game design documents, including game mechanics, level design, and narrative elements.
• Review game designs to provide regular feedback to the design team.
• Conduct thorough market research and stay up-to-date with industry trends to ensure our games remain competitive and innovative.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to refine and prioritize game design features and requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates to the project manager and the development team.
• Conduct critical review of game in production.
• Conduct playtesting sessions to gather feedback and iterate on game design concepts.
• Identify and resolve any design-related issues that may arise during the development process.
• Stay informed about advancements in game design technologies and techniques and share knowledge with the team.
• 领导和管理游戏设计团队，为设计师提供指导和辅导。
• 与开发团队合作，确保游戏设计理念的成功实施。
• 制定和维护清晰而结构良好的游戏开发流程，包括任务分配和进度安排。
• 创建并沟通游戏设计文档，包括游戏机制、关卡设计和叙事元素。
• 定期对游戏设计进行评审，向设计团队提供反馈意见。
• 进行彻底的市场调研，并及时了解行业趋势，以确保我们的游戏保持竞争力和创新性。
• 与利益相关者合作，完善和优先考虑游戏设计特性和需求。
• 向项目经理和开发团队定期报告进展情况。
• 对正在制作中的游戏进行批判性评审。
• 进行玩家测试会议，收集反馈意见并对游戏设计理念进行迭代。
• 发现并解决在开发过程中可能出现的与设计相关的问题。
• 了解游戏设计技术和方法的最新进展，并与团队分享知识。

• Able to use Chinese and English as working languages.
• Bachelor's degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a Game Designer, with at least 5 years in a senior or above role.
• Proficiency in game design software and tools, such as Unreal Engine, 5 or similar.
• Excellent understanding of game mechanics, level design, and gameplay systems.
• Strong skill and knowledge on design pipeline and method.
• Strong management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
• A creative and analytical mindset, with the ability to think critically and solve problems.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating innovative and engaging games.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience working on successful game development projects, preferably in the AAA or AA space.
• Familiarity with various game genres especially for immersive sim and an understanding of player preferences.
• Knowledge of scripting or programming languages, such as C# or C++.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating successful game designs and leadership skills.

Join our talented and passionate team, and help shape the future of our games! To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the perfect fit for our team.

• 能够使用中文和英文作为工作语言。
• 游戏设计、计算机科学或相关领域的学士学位（或具备同等经验）。
• 在游戏设计师职位上具有至少5年以上的高级职位经验。
• 精通游戏设计软件和工具，如虚幻5引擎或类似工具。
• 出色的游戏机制、关卡设计和游戏系统理解能力。
• 具备强大的设计流程和方法知识和技能。
• 出色的管理技能，能够优先处理任务并按时完成。
• 卓越的沟通和协作能力，能够有效地与跨职能团队合作。
• 具备创造性和分析思维，能够批判性思考和解决问题。
• 高度注重细节，并对创造创新和引人入胜的游戏充满热情。

加分条件：

• 在成功的游戏开发项目中有工作经验，最好是在AAA级别或AA游戏领域。
• 熟悉各种游戏类型，特别是沉浸模拟游戏，并了解玩家的偏好。
• 熟悉脚本或编程语言，如C#或C++。
• 拥有展示成功游戏设计和领导技能的强大作品集。

加入我们充满才华和激情的团队，共同塑造我们游戏的未来！请提交您的简历、作品集和一封说明您相关经验和为何是我们团队的理想人选的求职信。