Game Designer

Gryphon Games; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation to Berlin

ESOP program

Urban Sports Club

Berlin transit pass

Company phone with data plan

Language courses

Modern office in central Berlin

Zusammenfassung

Gryphon Games in Berlin is seeking a hands-on Game Designer to own the full design process from idea to live ops. You will prototype mechanics, balance progression and economies, analyze player data, and ship improvements based on real data in a small, fast-moving team.

You will collaborate with engineering, art, and product to move ideas from discussion to implementation, prototyping, testing, and rapid iteration to keep what works and improve what doesn’t.

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience designing F2P mobile games.
• Shipped at least one commercially successful mobile title from concept through launch.
• Hands-on experience building game content and balancing systems using tools like Excel.
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor) as part of your workflow.

Aufgaben

• Own features from concept to launch, including research, prototyping, implementation, balancing, and post-launch improvements.
• Build and iterate on levels, gameplay mechanics, progression, and content.
• Design and balance progression, economies, and game systems using player data and playtesting.
• Think deeply about pacing, difficulty, onboarding, retention, engagement, and long-term player motivation.
• Analyze player behavior, identify opportunities, and turn insights into better gameplay decisions.
• Work closely with engineering, art, and product in a small team where ideas move quickly from discussion to implementation.
• Prototype, test, and iterate rapidly, keeping what works and improving what doesn't.

Kenntnisse

F2P mobile game design

Data-driven decisions

Excel

AI tools usage

Team collaboration

Ownership

Tools

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

We are looking for a Game Designer to own the full game design process, from the first idea to live operations.

This is a hands-on design role. You will prototype mechanics, balance progression and economies, analyze player behavior, and ship improvements based on real data. If you love mobile games, enjoy solving gameplay problems, and turning ideas into polished player experiences, this is for you.

Responsibilities

• Own features from concept to launch, including research, prototyping, implementation, balancing, and post-launch improvements.
• Build and iterate on levels, gameplay mechanics, progression, and content.
• Design and balance progression, economies, and game systems using player data and playtesting.
• Think deeply about pacing, difficulty, onboarding, retention, engagement, and long-term player motivation.
• Analyze player behavior, identify opportunities, and turn insights into better gameplay decisions.
• Work closely with engineering, art, and product in a small team where ideas move quickly from discussion to implementation.
• Prototype, test, and iterate rapidly, keeping what works and improving what doesn't.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience designing F2P mobile games
• Shipped at least one commercially successful mobile title from concept through launch
• Strong understanding of casual, hybrid casual, or mid-core game design
• Hands-on experience building game content and balancing systems using tools like Excel
• Strong understanding of player psychology, UX, progression systems, and F2P game economies
• Comfortable making decisions based on player data rather than opinion alone
• Self-starter who thrives in a small team, moves fast, and enjoys taking ownership
• Willingness to work in office in a small team
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines
• Experience using AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, etc.) as part of your workflow
• Passion for mobile and F2P games

Nice to have

• Experience running LiveOps and improving games after launch
• Comfortable analyzing game data independently without relying on dedicated analysts
• Experience working in startups or small teams (around 5 to 10 people)
• Ability to create wireframes or early UI mockups to communicate ideas
• Real ownership through our ESOP program, a genuine stake in the company you are helping build
• A competitive salary that reflects your impact
• Full relocation support to get you to Berlin smoothly
• Urban Sports Club membership on us, from gym sessions to bouldering to yoga
• Your Berlin public transport pass, fully paid by the company
• A company phone of your choice with a data plan, plus top-tier equipment
• Sponsored language courses to help you feel at home in Berlin
• A modern office with all the amenities, right in the heart of Berlin

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