Game designer (The Lift)

REMOTE / BELGRADE / SERBIA | TINY BUILD

We are looking for an experienced generalist game designer for the project The Lift — an atmospheric game with systemic mechanics and immersive sim elements, where the player takes on the role of a mysterious repairman restoring an abandoned research complex after a catastrophe. It is a mix of repair, exploration, and the supernatural, inspired by the aesthetics of Soviet science fiction.

The game designer will be responsible for designing and implementing the complete game experience at the location from concept to integration in the engine. The tasks include creating and configuring the game flow, events, interactive elements, and interaction logic based on input from the game director and the narrative team.

What is important to us

• You have released projects where your contribution is visible (Steam, itch.io, consoles — it doesn't matter, what matters is that the project was actually released);
• Systemic thinking and understanding how each mechanic or feature integrates into the overall flow of the location and the game;
• You think through the player's game experience, not through a document;
• You work independently but interact comfortably with other disciplines;
• Conversational English (B1 and above).

Will be a plus

• Extensive playtime in immersive sim, Puzzle Adventure, Repair Simulation genres
• Experience as a feature owner

We offer:

• Fully remote work;
• Transparent conditions and market-level compensation;
• High level of creative freedom and no bureaucracy;
• Flexible working hours;
• A healthy and respectful atmosphere in the team.