Game Designer

Gryphon Games; Berlin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real ESOP ownership

Relocation to Berlin

Urban Sports Club membership

Berlin public transport pass

Company phone with data plan

Language courses

Modern central Berlin office

Job summary

Gryphon Games in Berlin is seeking a Game Designer to own the full design process from idea to live operations. You will prototype mechanics, balance progression and economies, analyze player behavior, and ship improvements based on real data. If you love mobile games and turning ideas into polished experiences, this is for you.

You will work hands-on to prototype, test, and iterate with a small team, ensuring features ship smoothly and players stay engaged. Relocation support is provided.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience designing free-to-play 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.

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 about pacing, onboarding, retention, engagement, and long-term player motivation.
• Analyze player behavior, identify opportunities, and turn insights into better gameplay decisions.
• Collaborate with engineering, art, and product in a small team where ideas move quickly to implementation.
• Prototype, test, and iterate rapidly, keeping what works and improving what doesn’t.

Skills

F2P design

Mobile game design

Balancing systems

Excel

Player psychology

Data-driven decisions

Prototyping

Ownership

Tools

AI tools

UI wireframes

Job description

Game Designer

Berlin, full time, in office

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

Benefits

• 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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