Description:
We’re looking for a Game Designer to help expand, refine, and balance the core gameplay systems in Nanites. You’ll contribute to mechanics like combat, progression, mission structure, and survival elements—crafting fun, meaningful systems that reward experimentation and strategic thinking.
This is a contractor role with fully flexible hours and remote work. We care more about consistent progress and solid work than strict schedules.
What You'll Be Doing
- Design and document gameplay systems (combat, crafting, base-building, AI behavior, etc.)
- Balance game mechanics for challenge, pacing, and player agency
- Collaborate with artists, programmers, and other designers to bring systems to life
- Prototype and test mechanics using spreadsheets, flowcharts, or in-engine tools
- Iterate based on team feedback and playtesting data
- Help ensure systems align with Nanites' tone, lore, and world-building
- Create clear documentation in the Game Design Document (GDD)
What We’re Looking For
- Strong understanding of gameplay systems and player experience design
- Experience designing mechanics for survival, shooter, or base-building games
- Ability to write clear, organized design documentation
- Familiarity with Unreal Engine 5 (or willingness to learn its systems)
- Comfortable with spreadsheets, balancing tools, and visual scripting logic
- Great communicator, self-motivated, and team-minded
- Willing to sign a contractor agreement
Bonus if You Have
- Experience working on or modding a released game
- Knowledge of enemy design, AI behaviors, or mission design
- Interest in post-apocalyptic or sci-fi worlds
- Narrative or quest design skills
- Familiarity with GDD tools like Obsidian, Notion, or Google Docs
- A love for iteration, experimentation, and collaborative creativity