Empresa:

NeoRonin Interactive

Descrição da Função

Position: Game Designer - Neoronin Interactive

Location: Remote Europe - Preferably in Portugal

Contract Type: Full-Time

Salary: Based on experience

NeoRonin Interactive is a young game development company focused on crafting hardcore games - experiences that respect the player's intelligence and time investment.

We aim to deliver a deep , complex, and challenging game that demands dedication and rewards mastery. Our mission is guided by a clear set of principles: prioritizing core gameplay, embracing complexity, and targeting a committed audience that values skill-based progression and meaningful challenge.

We are currently developing a strategy game set in a stylized vision of future warfare - blending realistic combat simulation with bold design choices. We're looking for a Game Designer to help shape our core gameplay mechanics and ensure that every system contributes meaningfully to a rich, rewarding player experience.

Responsibilities

• Translate high-level ideas and creative direction into actionable game elements.
• Design, prototype, and iterate on core gameplay features that support the game's vision and UX goals.
• Collaborate with programmers, artists, and producers to ensure consistent and feasible implementation across disciplines.
• Communicate design intentions clearly through concise documentation and discussions.
• Use playtest results and feedback to refine mechanics, pacing, and challenge/reward balance.
• Maintain focus on our core design pillars such as challenge, depth, and player agency.

We're a fast-moving startup - priorities can shift, so this role includes, but isn't limited to the responsibilities above. Adaptability and flexibility are key!

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Game Designer on shipped titles or in a professional game development setting.
• Strong grasp of systems design, gameplay loops, and balance for skill-based games.
• Ability to prototype, iterate, and clearly communicate complex game mechanics.
• Passion for playing and developing hardcore games.
• Fluent English (written and spoken).
• Bonus: Shipped complex strategy or simulation-heavy games.

Soft Skills Requirements

• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Highly collaborative and comfortable working with interdisciplinary teams.
• Self-driven and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership over your work.
• Strong critical thinking and willingness to receive and give constructive feedback.
• Adaptable to a fast-paced, remote-first development environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Above-average salary for the Portuguese market.
• Flexible remote work options.
• A dynamic and challenging environment, with innovative and ambitious projects.
• Significant growth opportunities, including the potential to take on leadership roles in the future.

Application Process

The selection process consists of two interview stages:

1. Personal Interview - To evaluate your motivation, profile, and soft skills, and to introduce you to our project.

2. Design Interview - To discuss your game design experience and approach to designing hardcore games

If you're passionate about designing gameplay that rewards skill and demands thought, send your CV and portfolio to with the subject: "Game Designer Application" .

Note: Applications sent via LinkedIn may not be considered.

Join us on this long-term journey and help us create unique and inspiring universes!

Observações

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