Jr. Game Designer

Job Title: Jr. Game Designer

Department: Product Development

Location: Greenville, NC or Wilmington, NC

Reports To: Game Designer

Status: Exempt

Who We Are

Headquartered in Greenville, North Carolina, with a dedicated game studio in Wilmington, Valicy represents a bold new chapter in gaming innovation. Formerly known as Grover Gaming, we have rebranded to reflect our renewed commitment to exploring new possibilities in land-based gaming.

As a developer and distributor of engaging electronic gaming experiences, Valicy is driven by our Mission, Vision and Values with a focus on being relational, excellent and innovative in all we do.

At the heart of our culture are the values represented by our CARE triangle—People, Company, and Work—which continue to guide everything we do. These principles are deeply rooted in who we are and remain central as we grow and evolve.

With a focus on collaboration, creativity, and long-term partnerships, Valicy is proud to be part of an industry that is constantly moving forward—and we are excited to grow alongside it.

SUMMARY: The Game Designer will report to the Senior Game Designer and will be responsible for supporting an efficient and effective game development process within the assigned Studio Team. This role plays a key part in ensuring that all games developed by the team meet established standards for quality, including design, functionality, performance, reliability, stability, and system compatibility.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Responsibilities

• Understand company Mission, Vision, and Values and be an ambassador of MVV
• Understanding of market needs and requirements
• Creation and organization of game design documents
• Project timeline creation, tracking and organization for all games
• Create, update, and maintain the necessary pools, math, frequencies, and required lab documentation for the game
• Participate in all needed check points to maintain an efficient game creation process
• Collaborate with the art department and games department to ensure the game meets the vision and standard the Game Designer wants as per required by the company needs
• Responsible for game quality
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Must have a working knowledge of Office Software (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace)
• Excellent communication skills -written and verbal
• Acute attention to detail
• Problem analysis and problem solving
• Highly organized
• Team-oriented
• Able to multitask without loss of quality
• Basic understanding of game design and development
  
  

Preferred Requirements

• 3 years of experience in Game Design
• 3 years of software development experience
• B.S in Computer Science or Math
• Knowledge of a Project Management Software Preferred
• Game engine knowledge (Unity/Unreal)
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The usual work environment is typical of an office environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with no material or weather-related hazards except those associated with travel.

This Job Description is to be used as a guide for accomplishing Company objectives. The description incorporates the most typical duties performed and covers only the primary functions and responsibilities of the position. It is recognized that other related duties not specifically mentioned may also be performed. The inclusion of those duties would not alter the overall evaluation of this position.