Game Designer

The Gang

Since 2019, The Gang has been a leading gaming studio for Roblox games and our goal is to build the best, safest, and most engaging experiences in the world. We publish our own games and develop game experiences with the most successful brands in the world in music, fashion, entertainment and technology.

Our mission is to unlock the full creative potential of our audiences with innovative experiences and solutions. This year we have seen tremendous growth with several million active users every day and we are actively looking to find the best people to join us in shaping the future of metaverse experiences in Roblox and beyond. Not only have we seen a growth in our games, but also a growth in our team. We've grown from just Sweden to also have offices in Portugal, the UK, and now Malaysia with the addition of Malaysian studio Common Extract, where you'll be working!

About the position

As the Game Designer, you will play a key role in the continued growth of our Malaysian studio Common Extract by creating designs for our new projects and our existing games. You will work closely with other designers, artists and programmers to create game functions, systems, rules, and gameplay, and help with world-building (story and IP) to ensure it's playable, fun, and engaging. You will get the opportunity to work on our own established IPs as well as working with some of the biggest brand clients worldwide.

Life at The Gang - Fun, playful, fearless and always going forward!

We strive to deliver awesome digital experiences and have fun while doing it, always learning and moving forward. Working at The Gang you will have a lot of ownership over your tasks and be empowered to test your ideas and grow in a playful and supportive group.

Starting date: Now, permanent contract after 6 months probationary period

Reporting to: Managing Director, Malaysia

Location: Malaysia. Preferably for hybrid/in-office work at our PJ office. Option to working 100% remote from home, company time zone MYT. Discord and Slack are your best friends!

Work time: Full time - 40 hours a week

Company language: English

Responsibilities

• You are a self-driven versatile designer and a good team player

• You are responsible for the product design including gameplay design, system function design, uniqueness and must be well liked by the players.

• You create detailed design documentations, game flows, system designs, digital economies, and UX/UI.

• You are efficient in coming out with fun and interesting new game ideas, detailings, producing new game demos, continuing to test, and meeting players’ expectations.

• You communicate and collaborate clearly and effectively within a cross-functional team.

Who you are

• Well-experienced in Game Design, Level Design, UX-Design, Monetization, and Systems Designs

• Strong sense of Level Design, Scale, Pacing and Gameplay Flows

• Experience working in a games engine such as LUA, Unity or Unreal

• Game industry experience, preferably in Roblox games

• Experience working with different formats and platforms (VR, Console, Mobile etc)

• Monetization knowledge from free to play

• At least 1 shipped game or large updates

• Experience in making games for target audiences of 5-12 years

• Understanding of technical constraints and optimization

• Experience working in an agile and iterative workflow

• Must be proficient in English, both written and spoken. Malay or Mandarin are a plus, but not required as our working language is English.

• Must be based in Malaysia

What we offer

• A role in a growing and highly collaborative group with room to both diversify your skills and focus on your specialization.

• The opportunity to work on our own established IPs as well as working with some of the biggest brand clients worldwide.

• The opportunity to work with a diverse, fun, and talented team.

• A 100% remote work environment - remote work is in our company DNA, and we will never require you to come to an office.

• Yearly wellness allowance.

• Personal development stipend.

• Company team building events.

At The Gang, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and open workplace. Any race, gender, color, sexual orientation, nationality or religion are welcome at The Gang. We value your skills and what you can contribute to The Gang’s continued success and welcome your unique background!