682 Game Designer jobs in India

Location: On-site – New Delhi

Experience: Experience no bar (you could be a fresh grad or an industry vet — we care more about your creativity and drive)

Type: Full-time

• Design fun, intuitive gameplay systems, core loops, and monetization models.
• Build UI/UX wireframes and prototypes; help shape visual direction.
• Work closely with devs, artists, and product leads to turn ideas into playable experiences.
• Run playtests, gather feedback, and refine the player experience.

• Are obsessed with mobile games and know what makes them tick.
• Have built or contributed to game projects (personal, academic, professional — doesn’t matter).
• Are comfortable using tools like Figma, Unity (even for basic prototyping), or design software.
• Care deeply about game feel, player experience, and design polish.

Role & responsibilities

Requirements

Benefits

THIS IS A ON-SITE ONLY (NON-REMOTE) POSITION AND DEMANDS FLUENT ENGLISH.

Side is looking for a passionate and creative Game Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong grasp of game design principles, with the ability to craft engaging gameplay experiences. You will collaborate with artists, developers, and other designers to create unique and immersive game experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conceptualize and design game mechanics, systems, and user experiences.
• Create detailed design documents outlining gameplay features and mechanics.
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to implement and iterate on game features.
• Participate in playtesting sessions and gather feedback to refine gameplay.
• Analyze and balance game systems for optimal player engagement and enjoyment.
• Contribute to the overall vision of the game, ensuring consistency and quality across all elements.
• Stay informed about industry trends and best practices in game design.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A minimum of 2+ years of experience in Game Design is required.
• Experience in game design, with a solid portfolio showcasing your work.
• Strong understanding of game mechanics, player experience, and level design.
• Proficiency in game design tools and software (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.).
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and creativity.
• Good communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a team environment.
• Passion for gaming and an understanding of current market trends and player preferences.

Benefits

What we offer:

• The opportunity to join our growing business at an exciting time.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial culture.

Who we are:

Side is a global games services company, providing technical and creative services to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in Japan in 1994, PTW has grown to become a global force in the gaming industry, with over 40 studios in 16 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include art production, game development, quality assurance, player support, community management, localization, localization QA, audio production, and data collection.

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Job Description

Note that: Final designation will be decided based on overall interview feedback.

As a Game Designer at Ubisoft Pune, you will be the creative energy behind a specific set of game creatives, systems and mechanics. You provide players with tools to build unique gameplay experiences and opportunities to make meaningful choices. 

You go through an iterative, hands-on process of adjusting and balancing your design as you bring it from concept to playability. Throughout production, you shift your focus from the big picture to the micro details; tackling hurdles in development and stepping back to assess how all the pieces connect and affect each other. You tweak and tune until it finally happens: a smooth and engaging player experience emerges.

Responsibilities 

Qualifications

Our Mission

We strive for greatness. This means we want our games studio to be the first globally competitive company built in India that can compete against the world's most prominent players, like Timi Tencent,  Supercell, and Activision Blizzard.

Greatness will be defined by taking on difficult challenges and relentlessly pursuing excellence.

We seek greatness in the products we build (initially games), but more importantly in our people and the organization we build. We are not there yet, and we seek an exceptional team member who can help us  achieve global competitiveness.

Role & Key Responsibilities

• Whether youre an experienced designer or an up-and-coming talent, what matters to us is your skill, drive, and love for games.
• Design Documentation: Write comprehensive game design specifications and feature docs that clearly communicate gameplay mechanics, systems, controls, and content to the team.
• Quality & Polish Ownership: Drive the games polish and uphold the quality bar work closely with engineers, artists, and level designers to ensure every feature and asset meets our high  standards and the game feels great to play.
• Market Analysis & Research: Continuously analyze top-performing mobile and shooter games.
• Identify trending features and design elements in the market and produce detailed, analytical breakdowns of reference games to inform and inspire our own game design decisions.
• Manage Playtesting & Feedback: Organize and manage player feedback through internal and external playtests. Gather qualitative feedback and gameplay data, analyze player responses, and  iterate on designs to improve the game based on real user insights.
• AI Integration: Research and implement AI tools to enhance the game design process. Explore AI applications for prototyping, testing, and content creation. Stay current on AI developments  relevant to game design

What Were Looking For

High IQ & Problem-Solving: High intellectual horsepower with exceptional problem-solving skills you approach complex design challenges with a structured, logical mindset and devise smart,  systematic solutions.

Clear, Organized Writer: Excellent writing skills with a knack for clarity and organization. You can produce detailed design documentation and specifications that are easy for others to understand  and follow.

Passion for Shooters: A deep passion for shooter games on mobile (and console/PC too!) you love playing and dissecting games like FPS/TPS titles. Youre eager to play numerous games for  research and have keen insight into what makes shooter gameplay fun and engaging for players.

Curious & Growth-Oriented: A strong learners mindset with endless curiosity. You constantly seek to learn new things, research design techniques, study games, and improve your own skills.

You embrace feedback and see challenges as opportunities to grow.

AI Enthusiast : Interest in artificial intelligence and its applications in game design. Youre willing (and excited) to study emerging AI tools/techniques and figure out how to incorporate them into  the design process to boost creativity or efficiency.

Analytical Mindset: Comfort with analytical thinking and data. You can break down game systems or player feedback logically, identify patterns or problems, and back up your design  decisions with sound reasoning (or even supporting data when available).

Detail-Oriented Quality Focus : An eye for detail and a commitment to excellence. You care about the little details that elevate a game from good to great, and youre dedicated to  delivering a polished, high-quality player experience.

Demonstrated Skill & Achievements: We welcome junior as well as veteran candidates but you must demonstrate your game design ability. This could be through prior work on games  (professional or hobbyist), personal projects, blog posts, mods, game jam entries, or any notable  design achievements that show off your skills and creative thinking.

Please note: This position is for one of Playdawn's clients, and successful candidates will be hired directly by the client, not by Playdawn.

Our client is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. They are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and have equal access to opportunities, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. They believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and they strive to create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to shared success.

Note that: Final designation will be decided based on overall interview feedback.

As a Game Designer at Ubisoft Pune, you will be the creative energy behind a specific set of game creatives, systems and mechanics. You provide players with tools to build unique gameplay experiences and opportunities to make meaningful choices. 

You go through an iterative, hands-on process of adjusting and balancing your design as you bring it from concept to playability. Throughout production, you shift your focus from the big picture to the micro details; tackling hurdles in development and stepping back to assess how all the pieces connect and affect each other. You tweak and tune until it finally happens: a smooth and engaging player experience emerges.  

Responsibilities 

• Design features aligned with the creative and game directions (e.g., gameplay rules, progression systems, combat systems, player attributes, artificial intelligence behaviors, 3Cs, etc.).   
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate your assigned features.   
• Handy Developing paper, physical or in-engine prototypes and evaluate the design.   
• Adapt to technical and production constraints, reworking your design when and as often as needed.   
• Participate in finding solutions to fix buggy features.   
• Create and maintain design documentation that will guide interdependent teams. 
• Follow up on features post-launch to improve, add, or remove components. 

• A college diploma in Game Design or equivalent (undergraduate degree an asset)   
• At least 3-5 years of experience in video game production or related experience   
• Experience with game engines (e.g., Unity or Unreal) and productivity software (word processors, spreadsheets, etc.) 
• An innovative, empathetic, and collaborative spirit   
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (you can clearly explain your thought process on paper and in person)   
• Critical thinking, curiosity, resourcefulness, and plenty of flexibility 
• A solid understanding of the market and a passion for video games – you play enough to know what makes quality gameplay! 
• Genuine love for Games and the Craft of making them. 

We embrace a hybrid work model helping you stay connected with your team and aligned with business priorities, while giving you the opportunity to maintain your work-life balance. Note, that some roles are fully office-based and are not eligible for hybrid work.