Game Designer (Unpaid) - First Person Shooter Project - Part Time

Reese Kincaid Pictures is an entertainment company developing original film and media projects with an emphasis on storytelling and visual style. The company is seeking an unpaid, part-time Game Designer to develop gameplay mechanics, level designs, game rules, and player experiences for a narrative-driven first-person shooter project across console and mobile platforms.

Responsibilities:

• The Game Designer will collaborate with the creative team to develop core gameplay mechanics, define game rules, and refine player experience for consoles and mobile platforms
• Creating and iterating on level designs
• Drafting design documentation
• Balancing difficulty and progression
• Integrating feedback from play testing
• The role involves close coordination with developers and artists to ensure that design concepts are feasible, coherent, and aligned with the project’s visual and narrative direction
• The Game Designer is expected to participate in virtual meetings, meet agreed deadlines, and contribute ideas that improve the overall quality of the FPS project

Requirements:

• Unreal Engine 5 Experience is a must
• Candidates should possess skills in Game Design and Level Design, with the ability to create engaging, balanced FPS experiences
• Candidates should possess skills in Game Development, including familiarity with common game engines and tools used for FPS projects
• Candidates should possess knowledge of game design considerations, including controls, performance, and user experience
• Understanding of first person shooter mechanics and player progression
• Strong communication skills, ability to work independently in a remote team, and openness to feedback and iteration are important
• Prior experience in game projects (professional, academic, or personal) and a portfolio or samples of design work are highly beneficial