Game Designer - Remote

Overview

Are you ready to drive product that brings positive impact to the world through the power of mobile and location technologies? Come make the world better by helping users go out and explore the world. We’re looking for an ambitious and creative Game Designer to work on current and upcoming features at Niantic. You will build compelling game play and lead development of innovative products, driving cross-functional teams to delight our users.

In Short

• Lead game balancing and fixing core systems.
• Drive data analysis and data-driven decision-making.
• Communicate designs with clear documentation.
• Deliver engineering-ready product specifications.
• Contribute to roadmap planning.
• Break down complex issues for product development.
• Define operational properties of project development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Required in-office attendance 3 days a week.

Requirements

• Exceptional organization, communication, and management skills.
• Experience in game design and balancing.
• Experience shipping features for high-profile games.
• Experience with external developers and A/B testing.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in Japanese.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment.
• Supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Opportunities for collaboration and creativity.
• Access to a global-scale augmented reality platform.
• Work on innovative products that impact users positively.