Junior Game Designer
Athena Studio
- Location
- Hybrid (Saigon, HCMC)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 weeks ago
About the Role
Athena Studio is a multinational mobile gaming company seeking a Junior Game Designer to contribute to puzzle and hypercasual game development. The role involves researching creative ideas, prototyping, balancing game systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance player experience.
Skills
Game Design
Puzzle Mechanics
Level Design
Game Flow
Prototyping
Game Design Documents
Game Balancing
Unity
Game Maker
Cocos
Data Analysis
Player Psychology
Mobile Game Trends
Problem Solving
Communication
Collaboration
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Medical Check-up
- Labor Insurance
- Annual Leave
- Sick Leave
Perks
- Signing Bonus
- Annual Bonus
- Project Bonus
- Free Food
- Gym Membership
- Remote Work
- International Travel
Full job details
I. KEY JOB DUTIES
- Research and contribute creative ideas for puzzle and hypercasual games.
- Assist in creating prototypes and testing game concepts.
- Document gameplay ideas clearly in Game Design Documents (GDD).
- Support senior designers in designing and balancing levels, game systems, and difficulty progression.
- Collaborate with designers, artists, and engineers to help bring concepts into production.
- Regularly test game builds, give feedback, and help ensure product quality.
- Learn how to monitor game performance and gather player insights to support improvements.
II. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT / SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
KNOWLEDGE
- Basic knowledge of game design principles, especially puzzle mechanics, level design, and game flow.
- Familiarity with mobile games and casual game trends.
- Plus points if you know about:
- Player psychology and motivation.
- Basic statistics or data analysis.
- Game engines or prototyping tools (Unity, Game Maker, etc.).
ABILITIES
- At least 1 year of experience in a Game Designer or similar role
- Logical thinking and a problem-solving mindset.
- “Must-do” attitude: proactive, eager to learn, and not afraid of challenges.
- Ability to organize ideas clearly and accept feedback positively.
- Detail-oriented with a strong passion for puzzles and casual games.
- Team player with good communication and collaboration skills.
Plus points if you have:
- Experience shipped one or more puzzle/casual games.
- Game balancing, including in-game economies and difficulty progression.
- Ability to create a prototype by yourself with any creation software or game engine (Unity3D, Cocos, Game Maker,...).
- A dedicated balance between the left/right brain.
III. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE
- Great facility to work in. You will have a MacBook and extra high-definition screens
- Premium health insurance package and annual medical check-up
- Sponsorship for training courses
- Interesting activities: gym/fitness club at work, English club, corporate social responsibility events...
- Attractive signing bonus for important positions
- With regular discussions with the CEO, founders, and executives of the company, you will have a lot of opportunities to learn from experts in their fields
- Annual bonus and project bonus
- International opportunity to expose and grow
- At least one abroad travels every year. We often send our elites to international conferences like GDC, WWDC, Google I/O... to update on the latest technology
- Full labor insurance (social, health, unemployment)
- Annual leave 12 days / sick leave 2 days / remote work 12 days
- Free food & drinks, kitchen at work, PlayStation after work
- Friday evening party, happy hour, team activities, and awesome parties…
IV. FURTHER INFORMATION
- Working hours: from Monday to Friday (8:30 -18:00).
- Address: Olympus Building, 40A Lam Son, Ward 2, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City.