game design

7,271 game design job listings in South Africa. Find daily updated positions from leading job boards.


  • Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 420,000 - R 660,000 Contract

    About the RoleOur client, a leading mobile game development studio located in Polokwane , is seeking a talented and innovative Senior Game Designer. This role is instrumental in conceptualizing, developing, and refining engaging gameplay mechanics and experiences for our diverse portfolio of mobile titles. You will work closely with cross-functional teams,...


  • Noord-Kaap, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 600,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    About the RoleOur client, an innovative game development studio located in Kimberley , is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Game Designer to join their dedicated team. This role is essential in conceptualizing and defining the core gameplay mechanics, systems, and player experience for their upcoming titles. You will collaborate closely with artists,...


  • Upington, Northern Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 1 - R 2 Contract

    About the RoleOur client, an award-winning independent game development studio known for its innovative and engaging titles, is seeking a talented Senior Game Designer to join their passionate team. This is a fully remote position, allowing exceptional designers from anywhere to contribute to groundbreaking projects. You will be instrumental in...

  • Lead Game Designer

    1 day ago


    pretoria, gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client is looking for an experienced and creative Lead Game Designer to guide the vision and execution of innovative gameplay experiences at their Pretoria studio. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, defining, and refining core game mechanics, systems, and player progression. This role requires strong leadership, excellent...

  • Lead Game Designer

    2 days ago


    Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Koolhaus Games Inc. Full-time

    ROLE – The primary role of the Lead Game Designer is to be the guiding light for all games being developed or serviced by Koolhaus Games. The Lead Designer provides and maintains the overall vision and ensures that products are aligned with the strategic goals of the studio. RESPONSIBILITIES: Game and App Design Take responsibility for the successful...


  • Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 420,000 - R 540,000 Contract

    About the RoleOur client, a forward-thinking game development studio, is looking for a skilled Technical Game Designer to join their innovative team in Vereeniging, Gauteng. This role is critical in bridging the gap between design vision and technical implementation, ensuring that game mechanics are not only creative but also feasible and optimized. You will...

  • Lead Game Designer

    2 days ago


    Randburg, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a pioneering and fully remote game development studio, is seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Game Designer to spearhead the creation of our next generation of interactive entertainment. This senior role demands a deep understanding of game mechanics, player psychology, and narrative design, coupled with exceptional leadership...


  • Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client is seeking an imaginative and experienced Senior Game Designer to join their dynamic team in Vereeniging . This role is integral to conceptualizing and developing engaging gameplay mechanics, systems, and player experiences that define their innovative titles. You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team, including...

  • Lead Game Designer

    3 days ago


    Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 1 Contract

    About the RoleOur client is seeking a creative and strategic Lead Game Designer to guide the design vision for exciting new game titles. This fully remote position allows you to shape compelling gameplay experiences from your home base. You will be responsible for leading a team of talented designers, fostering innovation, and ensuring the successful...


  • za Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, an innovative game development studio located in Kimberley , is seeking a creative and experienced Senior Game Designer to join their dedicated team. This role is essential in conceptualizing and defining the core gameplay mechanics, systems, and player experience for their upcoming titles. You will collaborate closely with artists,...


  • Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a renowned game development studio at the forefront of interactive entertainment, is seeking a visionary Lead Game Designer to join their fully remote development team. This position offers the exciting opportunity to shape the core mechanics, player experience, and overall design direction of groundbreaking video games. You will...


  • randburg, gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client, a critically acclaimed game studio celebrated for its innovative gameplay mechanics and engaging player experiences, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Game Designer (Systems) to join their growing team in **Randburg, Gauteng**. This role is pivotal in conceptualizing, defining, and iterating on the core game systems that drive...

  • Game Designer

    4 days ago


    Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a pioneering game development studio located in Vereeniging, is searching for a talented Systems Game Designer to contribute to the intricate design and implementation of game mechanics. This role operates under a hybrid work model, allowing for a balance between collaborative in-office sessions and focused remote work. You will be...

  • Lead Game Designer

    4 days ago


    Paarl, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client is seeking an innovative and experienced Lead Game Designer to spearhead the design vision for exciting new projects at their studio in Paarl . This leadership role requires a blend of creative flair, strategic thinking, and strong team management skills. You will guide the design team, define core gameplay mechanics, and ensure a...


  • Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a highly respected game studio renowned for creating innovative and engaging gameplay experiences, is looking for a Senior Game Designer focused on Systems to join their dynamic team in Polokwane, Limpopo. This role is pivotal in conceptualizing, defining, and implementing the core mechanics, progression systems, and economic loops...


  • legkraal gate, north west, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the Role Our client, an award-winning independent game studio, is seeking an experienced and visionary Remote Lead Game Designer to spearhead the design direction of their upcoming projects. This position is fully remote, allowing you to contribute from anywhere in South Africa, provided you have a stable internet connection and a dedicated workspace....


  • Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time R 600,000 - R 900,000 Contract

    About the Role Our client, a leading studio renowned for its innovative gameplay mechanics, is seeking a passionate Senior Game Designer with a specialization in systems design to join their creative hub in Vereeniging . This critical role involves conceptualizing, developing, and iterating on the core gameplay systems that define the player experience. You...

  • Lead Game Designer

    2 days ago


    Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a highly acclaimed independent game studio, is seeking a talented and experienced Lead Game Designer (System Design) to join their fully remote team. This is a pivotal role where you will be responsible for conceptualizing, defining, and refining the core gameplay systems that drive player engagement and progression in their...

  • Lead Game Designer

    4 days ago


    za Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a prominent independent game development studio located in Kimberley, Northern Cape , is seeking an experienced Lead Game Designer to spearhead the creation of innovative and engaging gaming experiences. This role is critical in defining the vision, mechanics, and overall player experience for our upcoming titles. The ideal...

  • Senior Game Designer

    3 hours ago


    Vereeniging, Gauteng, South Africa Placements24 Full-time

    About the RoleOur client, a dynamic and innovative game development studio based in Vereeniging, Gauteng, is seeking a passionate Senior Game Designer with a specialization in Systems and Mechanics. You will be instrumental in crafting the core gameplay loops, intricate mechanics, and engaging progression systems that define our player experiences. This role...