Core Game Designer

About this role

ChillBase studio is an independent and innovative player in the gaming industry. We’re fueled by our passion for crafting outstanding products. Our ongoing projects are in full swing, and we’re dedicated to delivering top-notch work without being tied down by a strict corporate structure. We’re looking for a Game Designer to join the core team of our unique Social RolePlay project, OneState, which has no direct counterparts in the mobile market, as well as to work on a new, unannounced project.  Our game designers face numerous non-trivial challenges, allowing them to showcase their expertise and a wide range of skills to achieve the top results we strive for. If you are seeking to be a part of an engaged team, work on captivating projects with minimal bureaucracy, and receive regular, constructive feedback, then you’ll find your place with us. EXPECTATIONS WHAT WE WANT TO SEE: * Experience writing, maintaining, and supporting vision documents, technical specifications, and game design docs * Ability to deconstruct external references, including technical solutions and design systems * Experience analyzing user UX behavior * Basic skills in creating UI and UX mockups * Understanding how game engines work and the ability to navigate their interfaces * Strong expertise in midcore and hardcore game genres such as shooters, racing simulators, and third person action games, including experience tuning and polishing 3C systems (character, controls, camera) and interaction physics * Native Russian language ADDITIONALLY, IT WOULD BE GREAT TO HAVE: * Experience with Unity, including confidence navigating the interface, understanding the difference between Game Objects and Scriptable Objects, and basic knowledge of animation systems * Technical background with basic programming skills * Experience working under technical constraints, including network, CPU, RAM, and mobile optimization limits * Experience with R&D and prototyping, including building research processes and validating hypotheses * English proficiency sufficient for reading technical documentation fluently WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING: * Feature ownership for around seventy percent of the role, including supporting feature production, task decomposition, answering team questions, and reviewing results * Participating in R&D by helping build prototypes in a Game Designer role, exploring best solutions, and breaking down external projects * Discovery work focused on identifying growth opportunities and proposing features to improve the core gameplay experience * Game design documentation, including creating and maintaining technical specifications, prototype plans, and R&D plans BENEFITS GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT Our project is actively growing, as well as the team that creates it. We invest in the growth of each specialist and regularly review salaries based on performance. Moreover, we have a promotion system that allows specialists to showcase their talents in more responsible positions. COMFORTABLE CONDITIONS Work type: hybrid or office in Almaty, Tbilisi or Yerevan. Also we have flexible hours with the option of taking days off. CARE FOR EMPLOYEES We offer sick days without salary loss, assistance in difficult life situations, no bureaucratic nightmares and processes for the sake of processes. We carefully review every application and will definitely reach out if your profile matches the role’s requirements. If you do not receive a response within 14 calendar days, it means we are not moving forward with your application at this stage. We’d be happy to reconnect in the future — please keep an eye on our openings. EMPLOYMENT PROCESS APPLICATION You apply for an open role via our careers portal. We carefully review your CV and any additional materials you provide. HR INTERVIEW If your experience matches our needs, we’ll invite you for an initial conversation with a recruiter. It’s a chance to get to know each other, talk about your motivation and expectations, and share more about the role and company. TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT You may be asked to take part in one or more technical interviews with the team. In some cases, we might also send you a test assignment to better understand your practical skills. FINAL INTERVIEW A closing conversation with a hiring manager or team lead. We’ll discuss the outcomes of the previous stages, cover any remaining questions, and align on expectations. OFFER & ONBOARDING If everything goes well — we’ll extend a job offer. Once the details are confirmed, we’ll guide you through the onboarding process and welcome you to the team.