Design Manager - Lead Design, Grow Talent, Shape F2P

MadBox; Paris; Hybrid; EUR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship

Relocation support

Pet-friendly relocation housing

Job summary

Madbox is seeking a Design Manager for Pocket Champs to lead design quality, coach designers, and partner with the Game Director on long-term evolution. This role blends mentorship with strategic design leadership to shape the game’s future.

With relocation support and a strong emphasis on creating a healthy design culture, you will help the team excel, stay market aware, and drive excellence in player experience and monetization.

Qualifications

• 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 helping teams do their best work.
• Curiosity for the market, new tools, and modern design practices (including AI).

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 great 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 execution day-to-day, giving thoughtful feedback on features, balance, and player experience

Job description

Madbox is seeking a Design Manager for Pocket Champs to lead design quality, coach designers, and partner with the Game Director on long-term evolution. This role blends mentorship with strategic design leadership to shape the game’s future.

With relocation support and a strong emphasis on creating a healthy design culture, you will help the team excel, stay market aware, and drive excellence in player experience and monetization.