Founded in 2012, N-iX Games is one of the biggest game development and art production vendors in Ukraine and Poland, working with leading publishers and media enterprises around the globe as a service provider. The team of 100+ professionals focuses on full-cycle game development, team extension, VR solutions, and content creation for all the most popular platforms. The studio has successfully collaborated with over 40 clients, including Blizzard Entertainment, Ubisoft, Gearbox Software, Paradox Interactive, Tempo Storm, and Supermassive Games.
As a Middle Game Designer in our team, you would be responsible for creating, documenting, and improving exciting game mechanics. There will be creative work - story, mechanics, art style, as well as technical design - correct and useful documentation, game balancing, monetization, analysis of player behavior, and a lot more, so prepare to sink deep into the design space, where there are no limits.
Responsibilities:
- Work across multiple small games, collaborating with developers and educators to define and deliver the right visual style paired with the right educational setup.
- Design rewarding interaction patterns and feedback loops that enhance learning and engagement through intuitive game mechanics.
- Work within brand and curriculum-aligned illustration guidelines, or define light visual identities for new game types.
- Create efficient, production-ready art suited to lightweight delivery on web and mobile.
Requirements
- 2+ years of experience designing games with a focus on educational games, serious games, or interactive learning experiences.
- Strong understanding of game design theory, player engagement strategies, and UX principles.
- A portfolio showcasing game design work, including concept development, game mechanics, and user testing insights.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive game design practices.
- Experience of working across web and mobile platforms is a plus.
- Familiarity with 2D game engines like Unity or Godot; animation experience, or light scripting knowledge.
We offer*:
- Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
- A competitive salary and good compensation package
- Personalized career growth
- Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
- Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Memorable anniversary presents
- Corporate events and team buildings
- Other location-specific benefits
*not applicable for freelancers
Ukraine
