Survival Horror Game Designer

Beast Games S.A. is working on a high-profile survival horror game project for a major UK client.

• Minimum 3 years of professional Game Designer experience.
• Documented commercial experience working on at least one Survival Horror game.
• Strong understanding of survival horror design principles including pacing, tension building, resource economy, player psychology, and environmental storytelling.
• Proven experience balancing gameplay systems and improving existing mechanics.
• Ability to critically analyze gameplay and propose practical solutions.
• Experience preparing clear and structured design documentation.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Professional English (B2/C1 minimum).
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned areas.

Nice to have:

• Experience working on AA or AAA titles.
• Experience in Unity and/or Unreal Engine.
• Experience collaborating directly with external publishers or clients.
• Portfolio showcasing shipped commercial projects.

• Analyze existing gameplay systems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Balance combat, exploration, progression, and resource management.
• Refine player experience based on playtests and internal feedback.
• Design improvements to existing mechanics while respecting the established vision.
• Create concise and well-structured design documentation when necessary.
• Work closely with programmers, artists, QA, and producers.
• Communicate directly with the client and participate in design discussions.
• Ensure proposed changes are realistic, technically feasible, and production-friendly.

Applicants without documented commercial experience on Survival Horror titles will not be considered for this position.