Core Lead Game Designer (OneState) — Chillbase

ChillBase is an independent game studio. We build products we genuinely care about —that’s our core principle.

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 Lead Game Designer to join the core team of our unique Social RolePlay project, OneState, which has no direct counterparts in the mobile market.

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.

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Expectations

What we want to see:

• 4+ years of experience as a Game Designer, Core Game Designer, or Feature Owner.
• Proven experience owning major gameplay features from initial concept through implementation and in-build validation.
• Experience creating and maintaining vision documents, technical specifications, GDDs, and other game design documentation.
• Ability to break down external references, gameplay mechanics, and technical solutions into actionable components.
• Understanding of UX principles and the ability to analyze player behavior to identify opportunities to improve core gameplay.
• Basic skills in creating UI/UX mockups and prototypes to validate design decisions.
• Understanding of how game engines work and confidence navigating their interfaces.
• Strong expertise in midcore/hardcore genres, particularly Shooters, Racing Sims, and Third-Person Action games.
• Experience tuning and polishing 3Cs (Character, Controls, Camera), as well as physics-based interactions.
• Ability to make independent design decisions, explain the rationale behind them, and collaborate effectively with Development, UI/UX, QA, and Production teams.

Additionally, it would be great to have:

• Experience with Unity, including familiarity with GameObjects and ScriptableObjects, as well as a basic understanding of animation systems.
• Technical proficiency and basic programming skills.
• Experience developing games under performance and optimization constraints, including network, CPU/RAM, and mobile limitations.
• Experience setting up R& D processes, prototyping, and hypothesis testing.
• Experience mentoring or providing functional leadership to other Game Designers.
• Ability to read technical and professional literature in English fluently.

What you will be doing:

Game Design Leadership

• Define and maintain the design vision for core gameplay systems, ensuring consistency across mechanics and features.
• Set design standards and quality expectations for core gameplay features and documentation.
• Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to align priorities, resolve dependencies, and ensure effective execution.
• Provide guidance and feedback to other Game Designers, helping maintain the quality and consistency of design solutions.
• Take ownership of core gameplay quality and contribute to key design decisions throughout development.

Feature Ownership

• Guide features through production: break them down into actionable tasks, communicate the design intent to the team, and answer questions throughout implementation.
• Create and maintain GDDs, technical specifications, and feature documentation.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and open questions before development begins.
• Align design decisions with Development, UI/UX, and QA.
• Review and validate features in-game, ensuring the quality and completeness of implementation.
• Analyze external games and references to identify relevant mechanics, design patterns, and technical solutions.

R& D and Discovery

• Participate in R& D by creating Prototype Plans and R& D plans, building prototypes as a Game Designer, and validating design hypotheses.
• Explore alternative solutions and assess their feasibility in collaboration with the development team.
• Identify opportunities to improve the core gameplay experience and propose new features that enhance its depth, quality, and overall feel.

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

You can choose various work types: hybrid or office in Tbilisi. 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

You apply for an open role via our careers portal. We carefully review your CV and any additional materials you provide.

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.

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.

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.

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.