Senior Game Designer
Permanent / Full Time
UAE
Asia
Open Salaries
Game Design
1621294
22-09-2025 05:07 PM
Job Title: Senior Game Designer
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Onsite – VISA Sponsorship Available)
Salary: Open, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role A well-established game studio based in Abu Dhabi is hiring a Senior Game Designer to help develop a narrative-driven adventure game rooted in local culture and history. The game is being built in Unity alongside a custom multiplayer sandbox creation engine.
This is a hands-on design role focused on quest design and gameplay systems. You’ll be responsible for building immersive gameplay experiences inspired by the UAE’s heritage, working closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, artists, and cultural partners.
The position also involves occasional mentorship — supporting students and emerging creators who are using the studio’s tools to build their own culturally inspired games.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE (Onsite – VISA Sponsorship Available)
Salary: Open, based on experience
Start Date: ASAP
About the Role A well-established game studio based in Abu Dhabi is hiring a Senior Game Designer to help develop a narrative-driven adventure game rooted in local culture and history. The game is being built in Unity alongside a custom multiplayer sandbox creation engine.
This is a hands-on design role focused on quest design and gameplay systems. You’ll be responsible for building immersive gameplay experiences inspired by the UAE’s heritage, working closely with a cross-functional team of engineers, artists, and cultural partners.
The position also involves occasional mentorship — supporting students and emerging creators who are using the studio’s tools to build their own culturally inspired games.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement quests and gameplay features using Unity or similar tools
- Create handcrafted gameplay spaces that encourage curiosity and exploration
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and narrative teams to meet design goals
- Work with cultural consultants to ensure authenticity in game world and storytelling
- Facilitate sessions with subject matter experts to integrate cultural elements into gameplay
- Occasionally mentor young creators using the studio’s sandbox engine
- Experience designing gameplay systems and quests in Unity or comparable engines
- Familiarity with tools like Unreal’s Blueprint system or custom scripting tools
- Strong interest in narrative and culturally grounded game design
- Comfortable working cross-functionally and with external partners
- Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi (onsite); VISA sponsorship provided
- Competitive, open salary based on experience
- Full VISA sponsorship for relocation to Abu Dhabi
- Opportunity to work on a unique, culturally rich game project
- Positive, no-crunch work environment
- Join a mission-driven team passionate about games, education, and culture
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