Game Designer, Pokémon Go, Tokyo Studio

Job Description

Niantic Labs is seeking a Game Designer for Pokémon GO in their Tokyo studio. The Game Designer will contribute to building engaging gameplay experiences, merging the virtual and real worlds, and inspiring exploration.Role involves:

• Creating, testing, and tuning game content for live operations in Pokémon GO.
• Creating one-page designs and content drafts.
• Communicating content requirements and implementation processes.
• Collaborating with internal teams to implement new content strategies.
• Creating market analysis and user outreach.
• Collaborating with IP holders to ensure brand integrity.
• Partnering with producers, designers, and marketing teams.
• Providing on-call troubleshooting support.

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience crafting content for a live mobile game.
• Extensive content creation experience.
• Experience with game balance in a free-to-play model.
• Expertise with spreadsheets and data manipulation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English and Japanese.
• Flexibility in a demanding team environment.
• Passion for video games and understanding of mobile games.
• Solid understanding of Pokémon GO and the Pokémon franchise.
• Experience working on a high-profile game with many daily active users.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced hybrid environment.
• Experience working on cross-functional teams.
• Based in Japan.

Role offers:

• Opportunity to work on a globally recognized game.
• A hybrid work environment.
• A collaborative and innovative team.