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Ramón is a designer delivering clean, elegant, and functional visual solutions.
- UI Design
- Layout Composition
- Prototyping
- Design Consistency
- Brand Alignment
Jairo is a UX designer dedicated to creating smooth, clear, and user-friendly journeys.
- UX Architecture
- Design Research
- Wireframing & Prototypes
- Usability Principles
- Design Sprints
Priscila is a UI designer blending clean visuals with seamless user experiences.
- UI Consistency
- Prototyping Tools
- User Experience Design
- Design Thinking
- Interaction Design
Alejandro is a visionary designer crafting seamless user experiences for 8 years.
- User Interface (UI) Design
- Mobile-first Design
- Interaction Design
- Adobe Photoshop
- Design Systems
Marcos is a digital designer delivering functional and refined product experiences.
- UI Design
- Responsive Design
- Design Systems
- Style Guides
- User Experience
Matías is a designer blending aesthetics and usability into effective digital products.
- UX Design
- User Research
- Information Architecture
- Wireframing
- Visual Identity
Lucas is a Brazilian design expert with 11 years in wireframing and prototyping.
- Wireframing
- Prototyping
- Mobile-first Design
- Adobe XD
- JavaScript Basics
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Lupa's Proven Process
Together, we'll create a precise hiring plan, defining your ideal candidate profile, team needs, compensation and cultural fit.
Our tech-enabled search scans thousands of candidates across LatAm, both active and passive. We leverage advanced tools and regional expertise to build a comprehensive talent pool.
We carefully assess 30+ candidates with proven track records. Our rigorous evaluation ensures each professional brings relevant experience from industry-leading companies, aligned to your needs.
Receive a curated selection of 3-4 top candidates with comprehensive profiles. Each includes proven background, key achievements, and expectations—enabling informed hiring decisions.
Reviews
“We needed to scale a new team quickly - with top talent. Lupa helped us build a great process, delivered great candidates quickly, and had impeccable service”
“With Lupa, we rebuilt our entire tech team in less than a month. We’re spending half as much on talent. Ten out of ten”
“We scaled our first tech team at record speed with Lupa. We couldn’t be happier with the service and the candidates we were sent.”
“Lupa has become more than just a provider; it’s a true ally for Pirani in recruitment processes. The team is always available to support and deliver the best service. Additionally, I believe they offer highly competitive rates and service within the market.”
"Highly professional, patient with our changes, and always maintaining clear communication with candidates. We look forward to continuing to work with you on all our future roles."
“Lupa has been an exceptional partner this year, deeply committed to understanding our unique needs and staying flexible to support us. We're excited to continue our collaboration into 2025.”
"What I love about Lupa is their approach to sharing small, carefully selected batches of candidates. They focus on sending only the three most qualified individuals, which has already helped us successfully fill 20+ roles.”
"We hired 2 of our key initial developers with Lupa. The consultation was very helpful, the candidates were great and the process has been super fluid. We're already planning to do our next batch of hiring with Lupa. 5 stars."
"Working with Lupa for LatAm hiring has been fantastic. They found us a highly skilled candidate at a better rate than our previous staffing company. The fit is perfect, and we’re excited to collaborate on more roles."
"We compared Lupa with another LatAm headhunter we found through Google, and Lupa delivered a far superior experience. Their consultative approach stood out, and the quality of their candidates was superior. I've hired through Lupa for both of my companies and look forward to building more of my LatAm team with their support."
“We’ve worked with Lupa on multiple roles, and they’ve delivered time and again. From sourcing an incredible Senior FullStack Developer to supporting our broader hiring needs, their team has been proactive, kind, and incredibly easy to work with. It really feels like we’ve gained a trusted partner in hiring.”
Working with Lupa was a great experience. We struggled to find software engineers with a specific skill set in the US, but Lupa helped us refine the role and articulate our needs. Their strategic approach made all the difference in finding the right person. Highly recommend!
Lupa goes beyond typical headhunters. They helped me craft the role, refine the interview process, and even navigate international payroll. I felt truly supported—and I’m thrilled with the person I hired. What stood out most was their responsiveness and the thoughtful, consultative approach they brought.
Talking about Lupa, I would say: these are the people you want to work with. They understand what consultancies are like. They understand that they could work for a month on a req, only to have it pulled because a client contract didn’t go through. You understand our business model, and that is invaluable.
"We came to Lupa with a need to hire key tech and AI positions in Latin America. Our target when working with them was to find the best of the best in the region and they delivered. Their approach goes beyond what you'd expect from a headhunter with an incredible focus on match quality."
Game Designers Soft Skills
Creative Thinking
Invent compelling mechanics and immersive worlds.
User Empathy
Design experiences that engage and challenge players.
Team Collaboration
Work closely with artists, devs, and writers.
Storytelling
Craft narrative arcs and player-driven scenarios.
Resilience
Iterate through feedback and gameplay testing cycles.
Analytical Thinking
Balance gameplay using logic and player behavior data.
Game Designers Skills
Gameplay Mechanics
Design systems for balance, progression, and reward.
Level Design
Create maps and spaces that support fun and flow.
Story & Narrative
Craft story arcs and character development paths.
Player Feedback Loops
Design systems for challenge, response, and mastery.
Prototyping
Build early gameplay concepts to test mechanics.
Cross-Team Collaboration
Work with devs and artists to bring ideas to life.
How to Write an Effective Job Post to Hire Game Designers
Recommended Titles
- Gameplay Designer
- Level Designer
- Game UX Designer
- Interactive Game Designer
- Mobile Game Designer
- Systems Designer – Games
Role Overview
- Tech Stack: Familiarity with Unity/Unreal, Figma, and game design docs (GDDs).
- Project Scope: Define gameplay mechanics, level structure, and interaction flows.
- Team Size: Work with developers, artists, and UX teams in groups of 5–7.
Role Requirements
- Years of Experience: 2+ years designing game mechanics or level flow.
- Core Skills: Gameplay prototyping, user testing, balancing, narrative integration.
- Must-Have Technologies: Unity/Unreal, Figma, Git, Trello/Notion.
Role Benefits
- Salary Range: $75,000 – $130,000 depending on platform and game scope.
- Remote Options: Flexible remote with schedule adaptation based on game sprints.
- Growth Opportunities: Influence core gameplay and contribute to market-ready games.
Do
- Include experience crafting game mechanics and UX flows
- Mention skills in Unity, Unreal, or GDD creation
- Highlight narrative design or level design experience
- List collaboration with developers and artists
- Use immersive and player-centric language
Don't
- Don’t confuse with game dev—focus on mechanics and UX
- Avoid skipping narrative or level design experience
- Don’t list engines like Unity without GDD context
- Refrain from excluding gameplay testing cycles
- Don’t ignore storytelling or player feedback integration
Top Game Designer Interview Questions
What to ask Game Designers during the hiring process
How do you balance gameplay mechanics and player experience?
Look for prototyping, user testing, and iterative design based on playability, fun, and progression curves.
What tools do you use for game design documentation?
Expect Notion, Miro, spreadsheets, or custom GDDs outlining systems, levels, and narrative structures.
Describe your process for designing a game loop.
They should explain core loop structure, player motivation, feedback cycles, and long-term engagement strategies.
How do you collaborate with developers and artists?
Look for clear spec writing, wireframes, visual references, and alignment on scope and engine constraints.
What are your favorite methods for playtesting?
Expect structured sessions, player journaling, A/B testing, and iterating based on gameplay metrics.
How do you balance game difficulty to avoid user frustration?
Expect playtesting insights, progression tuning, and dynamic difficulty adjustment logic.
Describe a time a game mechanic didn’t work as expected.
Look for testing feedback, mechanic iteration, and alignment with gameplay objectives.
What’s your strategy when a narrative or visual clashes with mechanics?
Expect cross-functional collaboration and reworking loops to support theme consistency.
How do you approach level design that challenges without punishing?
Look for flow theory, onboarding pacing, and reward cycles integrated into the design.
What do you do if players skip core features or mechanics?
Expect tutorial adjustments, UI cues, and mechanic integration earlier in the game loop.
Tell me about a game mechanic you had to redesign after user feedback.
Expect explanation of user testing, design loops, and gameplay balance strategies.
How do you manage scope creep in game development projects?
Expect alignment with product managers, milestone clarity, and player-first mindset.
Describe a collaboration with developers that shaped your design decisions.
Look for cross-discipline respect, shared problem-solving, and iteration agility.
How do you balance creativity and performance in gameplay systems?
Expect discussion of platform constraints, optimization, and player experience trade-offs.
What’s your approach when your creative direction is challenged?
Expect rationale, compromise strategies, and openness to feedback.
- Unbalanced mechanics or unclear progression systems
- Poor collaboration with developers and artists
- Fails to consider replayability or engagement
- Overemphasis on visuals over gameplay
- Weak documentation of game logic and systems
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From search to hire, our process is designed to secure the perfect talent for your team
Local Expertise
Tap into our knowledge of the LatAm market to secure the best talent at competitive, local rates. We know where to look, who to hire, and how to meet your needs precisely.
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Retain complete control over your hiring process. With our strategic insights, you’ll know exactly where to find top talent, who to hire, and what to offer for a perfect match.
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We manage contracts, tax laws, and labor regulations, offering a worry-free recruitment experience tailored to your business needs, free of hidden costs and surprises.
Lupa will help you hire top talent in Latin America.
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I help companies hire exceptional talent in Latin America. My journey took me from growing up in a small town in Ohio to building teams at Capital One, Meta, and eventually Rappi, for which I moved from Silicon Valley to Colombia and had to recruit a local tech team from scratch. That’s where I realized traditional recruiting was broken, and how much available potential there was in Latin American talent. Almost ten years later, I still work closely with Latin American professionals, both for my company and for clients. They know US business culture, speak great English, work in the same time zones, and bring strong skills and dedication at a better cost. We have helped companies like Rappi, Globant, Capital One, Google, and IBM build their teams with top talent from the region.
Top Game Designer Interview Questions
What to ask Game Designers during the hiring process
How do you balance gameplay mechanics and player experience?
Look for prototyping, user testing, and iterative design based on playability, fun, and progression curves.
What tools do you use for game design documentation?
Expect Notion, Miro, spreadsheets, or custom GDDs outlining systems, levels, and narrative structures.
Describe your process for designing a game loop.
They should explain core loop structure, player motivation, feedback cycles, and long-term engagement strategies.
How do you collaborate with developers and artists?
Look for clear spec writing, wireframes, visual references, and alignment on scope and engine constraints.
What are your favorite methods for playtesting?
Expect structured sessions, player journaling, A/B testing, and iterating based on gameplay metrics.
How do you balance game difficulty to avoid user frustration?
Expect playtesting insights, progression tuning, and dynamic difficulty adjustment logic.
Describe a time a game mechanic didn’t work as expected.
Look for testing feedback, mechanic iteration, and alignment with gameplay objectives.
What’s your strategy when a narrative or visual clashes with mechanics?
Expect cross-functional collaboration and reworking loops to support theme consistency.
How do you approach level design that challenges without punishing?
Look for flow theory, onboarding pacing, and reward cycles integrated into the design.
What do you do if players skip core features or mechanics?
Expect tutorial adjustments, UI cues, and mechanic integration earlier in the game loop.
Tell me about a game mechanic you had to redesign after user feedback.
Expect explanation of user testing, design loops, and gameplay balance strategies.
How do you manage scope creep in game development projects?
Expect alignment with product managers, milestone clarity, and player-first mindset.
Describe a collaboration with developers that shaped your design decisions.
Look for cross-discipline respect, shared problem-solving, and iteration agility.
How do you balance creativity and performance in gameplay systems?
Expect discussion of platform constraints, optimization, and player experience trade-offs.
What’s your approach when your creative direction is challenged?
Expect rationale, compromise strategies, and openness to feedback.
- Unbalanced mechanics or unclear progression systems
- Poor collaboration with developers and artists
- Fails to consider replayability or engagement
- Overemphasis on visuals over gameplay
- Weak documentation of game logic and systems
