We are looking for a passionate Game Designer to join our Tokyo-based team, to work on our exciting unannounced project here at Shapefarm.

We're looking for individuals with a deep passion for game design and a solid technical background to be able to prototype, iterate and implement new mechanics, and systems or come up with solutions to various design challenges.

If you're looking to be part of a small and highly creative team, working on a brand-new IP we'd like to hear from you! The ideal candidate for this role would be willing to relocate to Japan (full relocation support is provided by Shapefarm).

Knowledge and Skills

• Extensive technical experience in Unreal Engine
• Work with Game Director or Lead Designer to define briefs and overviews for game-play mechanics, systems and own their implementation
• Strong ability to work in a self-sufficient way
  
• Ability to closely collaborate with engineering, content, QA, and other core disciplines
• Develop gameplay mechanics or systems to the highest standards
• Identify and iron out bugs and tweaks as you implement your solutions
• An open mindset to feedback and possesses the ability to quickly iterate on feedback when received
  
• Experience in providing estimations to support production planning and scheduling 
• Act as a central point to collaborate with all departments, by rallying disciplines together in order to ensure the best possible player experience

Communication

• Ability to clearly and openly communicate challenges, risks, and questions to any members of the team
• Ability to create high-level documentation on systems and processes when needed

What we offer

• An opportunity to be part of a small team working on a brand-new IP backed by a huge publisher
• A value-driven team where we appreciate results over processes
• A team-first approach when it comes to processes and solutions
• An international, open-minded, and inclusive environment
• Full relocation support to Japan

If we caught your interest and you think you'd be a great fit for this role, please send over your CV and we'll be in touch shortly!

Japanese Visa Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree or 10 years of experience

Don't meet all the requirements?

We care more about outcomes than ticking boxes, and we know the perfect person for the role often has a CV that's a little different.

Research shows that women are particularly less likely to apply if they don't meet all the criteria in a job listing. If you're second-guessing yourself, we encourage you to get in touch anyway.

Don't quit before you've started!

How can we support you?

We want to set you up for success and make our recruitment process as accessible as possible for you.

In your application, feel free to let us know if you need anything to make your experience or environment more comfortable. We'll do our best to support you!

At Shapefarm we…

• Are humble
• Make sure the job gets done
• Take responsibility for our work and our actions
• Have the willingness to walk the extra mile to help others
• Have a positive attitude towards problem-solving

Shapefarm stands for inclusivity and equality, thus treats people, regardless of their race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age—with respect, and without judgment or bias.