Game Designer Unity

Octo Games is a Netherlands gamedev studio that develops games for PC (Steam). We are currently looking for talented Game Designer specialists to develop adult games.

What are you working on?

• Platforms: PC

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Goal:

Deliver an engaging and cohesive gameplay experience within deadlines by designing high-quality game levels and mechanics.

Area of Responsibility:

Designing and shaping the game experience to maximize player engagement, retention, and emotional immersion.

Key Tasks:

• Develop core and supporting gameplay mechanics

• Design and balance game levels based on difficulty progression and engagement

• Review and approve levels created by other designers

• Analyze level performance via A/B testing and gameplay data

• Work with the narrative designer to integrate story and gameplay meaningfully

• Ensure consistency with the visual style by collaborating with the UI artist and 3D team

• Maintain and update internal documentation and design knowledge base

• Communicate design intent clearly to developers and oversee its implementation

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience in creating a game concept using Adult mechanics/content.

• Fundamental understanding and professional approach to game design.

• Understanding the principles of building a user-friendly interface. -Basic understanding of working with Unity is desirable.

• Participation in work and desire to achieve results. -Control of the visual quality of the product.

• Supervision of development and cooperation with the Ui artist.

• Development of the game concept together with the narrator Work with the 3D department

What is important for us in a person?

• Proactivity – you don’t wait for tasks, you suggest ideas and take ownership of features or mechanics.

• Curiosity – you genuinely enjoy digging into how games work and thinking how to make them better.

• Critical thinking – you can question design decisions (including your own) and back up your ideas with logic and data.

• Openness to feedback – you’re not afraid to hear constructive criticism and know how to work with it.

• Team player mindset – you’re comfortable collaborating with artists, developers, and producers, and respect other roles.

• Adaptability – you’re flexible when priorities shift and can quickly adjust without stress.

• Clear communication – you express your thoughts in a structured way, both in text and in voice calls.

• Responsibility – you take deadlines seriously and can manage your workload in a remote setting.

• Desire to grow – you’re always looking for ways to improve — as a designer, as a teammate, and as a professional.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Work in a young and progressive team

• Fully remote work

• Flexible schedule

• Interesting projects

• Opportunities for growth and development in the team

• Competitive salary

• Weekly online events