[Remote] Middle Game Designer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. N-iX Games is one of the biggest game development and art production vendors in Ukraine and Poland, collaborating with leading publishers and media enterprises globally. As a Middle Game Designer, you will create and improve game mechanics, design high-quality 2D assets, and ensure engaging gameplay for players, while collaborating effectively with team members.

Responsibilities

• Create game-ready visuals — Design and illustrate high-quality 2D assets, including characters, environments, UI elements, and simple animations or interactive prototypes
• Own the visual direction of game projects — Collaborate with developers and educators across multiple small games to define and deliver visual styles aligned with gameplay and educational goals
• Contribute to gameplay design — Design intuitive interaction patterns, feedback systems, and rewarding mechanics that enhance learning outcomes and player engagement
• Work within and define visual guidelines — Adapt to existing brand and curriculum-aligned illustration standards or help establish lightweight visual identities for new game concepts
• Deliver production-ready assets — Prepare and export optimized assets suitable for lightweight web and mobile games (correct sizing, formats, compression)
• Support a fast-paced production environment — Create efficient, scalable art solutions that meet deadlines without compromising quality
• Champion user-centric design — Ensure visuals and interactions are intuitive, accessible, inclusive, and engaging for young audiences Skills
• 3+ years of experience in game design, preferably in educational games, serious games, or interactive learning experiences
• Strong 2D illustration skills, with the ability to design characters, environments, and UI tailored for children
• Experience contributing visuals to shipped games
• Solid understanding of game UX principles, including clarity, accessibility, player flow, and engagement
• Practical knowledge of preparing and optimizing assets for small 2D games across web and mobile platforms
• Strong understanding of game design theory, player engagement strategies, and UX best practices
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar tools
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate in cross-functional teams (developers, educators, designers)
• Portfolio demonstrating game design and illustration work, including concept development and gameplay mechanics
• At least Upper-Intermediate level of English
• Experience working across both web and mobile platforms
• Familiarity with 2D game engines such as Unity or Godot
• Experience with 2D animation
• Basic scripting knowledge
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive game design practices
• Flexibility across multiple illustration styles Benefits
• Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
• A competitive salary and good compensation package
• Personalized career growth
• Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
• Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
• Education reimbursement
• Memorable anniversary presents
• Corporate events and team buildings
• Other location-specific benefits Company Overview
• N-iX is a software solutions and engineering services company offering team extension, software development, and product discovery services. It was founded in 2002, and is headquartered in Valletta, NA - Malta, MLT, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Apply tot his job

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