Lead Puzzle Designer - Core Gameplay & Progression

King; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 90.000 - 120.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

King is seeking a Principal Game Designer for the Puzzle Core to shape the moment-to-moment puzzle experience in a new casual mobile game. You will design core gameplay systems, level mechanics, blockers, and progression that are approachable and scalable across thousands of levels.

You will collaborate with designers, artists, engineers and product partners, prototype new mechanics, analyze player data with Data Scientists, and help define the game feel, pacing, and feedback to drive long-term

Formación

• Experience designing meta systems, progression, or engagement mechanics in mobile games.
• Strong understanding of player motivation and long-term progression.
• Ability to interpret player data to guide iteration.
• Experience working in multidisciplinary teams across design, art, engineering, and product.

Responsabilidades

• Design and evolve core puzzle gameplay, including level mechanics, blockers, and progression.
• Collaborate with leadership to integrate blockers into wider level progression.
• Partner with Product Managers and Data Scientists to analyze player behavior and tune difficulty.
• Prototype and develop new gameplay mechanics to expand the design space.
• Ensure gameplay systems align with the game's meta and economy.
• Document and communicate gameplay designs across teams.
• Identify design risks early and work with producers and engineers.
• Stay connected to the market by analyzing puzzle and casual games.
• Contribute to the studio’s design craft community.

Conocimientos

Mobile games

Casual mobile games

Meta systems design

Progression mechanics

Player motivation

Engagement loops

Data-driven iteration

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Delivery leadership

Communication skills

Fast-paced development

Match-3 mechanics

Descripción del empleo

King is seeking a Principal Game Designer for the Puzzle Core to shape the moment-to-moment puzzle experience in a new casual mobile game. You will design core gameplay systems, level mechanics, blockers, and progression that are approachable and scalable across thousands of levels.

You will collaborate with designers, artists, engineers and product partners, prototype new mechanics, analyze player data with Data Scientists, and help define the game feel, pacing, and feedback to drive long-term