[ECHO team] Senior Game Designer (New Games - Hybrid Casual Games)

As a Senior Game Designer at Amanotes, your responsibilities encompass leading the design of core gameplay mechanics and systems for hybrid casual games, creating game design documents and prototypes, and ensuring that designs align with the game's vision and monetization strategy. You'll also be tasked with enhancing player engagement through compelling gameplay loops, collaborating with various teams, and mentoring junior designers.

To be eligible for the Senior Game Designer position at Amanotes, you should have over four years of experience in game design, with at least two years specifically in mobile or hybrid casual games. You need a proven track record in designing engaging core gameplay loops and monetization features along with strong documentation and communication skills.

A Senior Game Designer at Amanotes plays a pivotal role in designing features that enhance player engagement. This involves creating engaging gameplay loops and customization systems that boost retention and replayability, as well as collaborating with the LiveOps team to design compelling events that keep players continuously interested.

At Amanotes, the benefits for a Senior Game Designer include a competitive salary based on experience, a 13th-month salary, performance bonuses, flexible working hours, and a dedicated budget for personal learning. Additionally, employees enjoy engaging music events and extensive support for mental well-being.

Amanotes stands out as a unique workplace due to its dynamic environment that thrives on a culture of music, innovation, and collaboration. The company's commitment to creating engaging experiences for players while fostering professional growth for employees creates a vibrant atmosphere where creativity can flourish.

When answering this question, focus on detailing the project's objectives, your role in guiding the design process, any challenges faced, and the final outcomes. Be specific about the mechanics and features you implemented that contributed to the project's success.

To effectively answer this, discuss the elements that make gameplay loops engaging, such as clear objectives, rewards, and progression systems. Use examples from games you’ve designed or played, and explain how these elements keep players invested.

Discuss instances where you've successfully used player feedback to refine a game feature or mechanic. Highlight how you collected feedback (through playtests or surveys), analyzed it, and implemented changes based on player insights.

Mention any specific tools or software you're familiar with (like Confluence, Trello, or Google Docs). Explain how you leverage these tools for collaboration and ensuring clarity within the design team.

Explain your process for feature prioritization, whether it's based on player impact, technical feasibility, or development timelines. Providing a structured approach will demonstrate your analytical thinking.

Detail any projects where you implemented A/B testing. Describe the objectives of the tests, how you set them up, what metrics you focused on, and the outcomes that informed your design decisions.

Discuss strategies you use to keep up with industry trends, such as following relevant publications, participating in game design forums, attending conferences, or networking with peers, to showcase your proactive approach.

When discussing your mentoring approach, emphasize your dedication to fostering growth through regular feedback sessions, sharing resources, and creating opportunities for them to take on new responsibilities while guiding them through challenges.

Focus on vital aspects such as accessibility, immediate engagement, user-friendly interface, and innovations that ensure players return. Incorporate examples of successful games that embody these aspects.

Be prepared to discuss how music can enhance gameplay experiences and provide examples of how you've seen this effectively done in other games. Highlight your creative ideas on integrating music seamlessly into core mechanics to boost player immersion.