Design Manager

Madbox; Paris; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A mobile gaming company in Paris seeks a Design Manager who will lead the design quality for Pocket Champs. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in free-to-play mobile games, proven leadership skills, and a passion for cultivating a strong design culture. Responsibilities include coaching a team of designers and collaborating with the Game Director to shape the game's future. This role offers an opportunity to significantly impact gameplay and design processes.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in mobile game design.
• Proven leadership in design roles.
• Strong understanding of game monetization strategies.

Responsibilities

• Champion design quality and consistency across the game.
• Coach and support a talented design team.
• Collaborate with the Game Director on game vision.

Skills

Designing free-to-play mobile games

Leadership

Player experience feedback

Communication skills

Coaching mindset

Job description

Madbox is a fast‑growing mobile gaming company that values ownership, creativity, performance, and fun.

Pocket Champs is scaling its systems and expanding its design team. We’re looking for a Design Manager to lead the journey—raising design quality, supporting and growing designers, and partnering with the Game Director to shape the long‑term evolution of the game.

Responsibilities

• Champion design quality and consistency across Pocket Champs.
• Coach and support a talented team of designers, helping them grow their skills and confidence.
• Strengthen team culture through collaboration, playtesting habits, and clear design practices.
• Bring market awareness and fresh inspiration from the best games in F2P.
• Help improve the tools, workflows, and processes that make the design team more effective.
• Work closely with the Game Director to support the game’s long‑term vision and direction.
• Stay connected to day‑to‑day execution, giving thoughtful feedback on features, balance, and player experience.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience designing free‑to‑play mobile games.
• Leadership experience as a Lead Designer, Design Manager, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of progression systems, economies, retention, and monetization.
• A supportive and inspiring coaching mindset, with great communication skills.
• Passion for building a healthy, ambitious design culture that helps teams do their best work.
• Curiosity for the market, new tools, and modern design practices (including AI).

Nice to have

• Experience on long‑running live games or hybrid‑casual hits.
• Strong analytical instincts and comfort using data in design decisions.
• Interest in evolving casual games toward deeper midcore systems.

Madbox values alignment with our culture and common values. We are passionate, always pushing to the next level, and team players.

Do you see yourself here? Apply today and meet us!