Game Designer

Responsibilities

• Design and improve gameplay systems for projects 40 SOULS or SPIN
• Develop core loops, progression, balance, economy, and combat mechanics
• Turn creative ideas into clear, structured production materials
• Support implementation to ensure design integrity during integration
• Collaborate closely with programmers and tech artists to reach a playable state
• Participate in demo iterations, including testing, polishing, and prioritization

Requirements

• Proven ability to design gameplay systems and develop core loops
• Experience working with game progression and balance
• Ability to create structured production materials for development teams
• Strong collaborative skills for working with technical disciplines

Benefits

• Fully remote position with a flexible schedule
• Non-commercial stage for the duration of the demo phase
• Flexible engagement: Part-time, Full-time, or Project-based
• Minimum commitment of only 10 hours per week
• Opportunity to transition to paid development after the demo phase
• Long-term project roadmap planned for approximately 1.5 years

About the Company

8Bit Recruitment is working with a global team of approximately 60 specialists, including AA/AAA veterans and indie developers, currently building two Unreal Engine projects: 40 SOULS, a dark vehicular roguelike, and SPIN, a futuristic anti-gravity combat racer. We focus on building collective portfolio cases and publishing them alongside our contributors.