Senior Mobile Strategy Game Designer | Hybrid / Remote

Placements24; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance‑drx

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Flexible hybrid work schedule

Professional growth opportunities

Office collaboration in Randburg

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Game Designer for mobile strategy titles, based in Randburg, Gauteng. You will shape core gameplay, systems, and progression, collaborating with artists, engineers, and producers to deliver engaging, commercially successful games.

The role requires a strong background in mobile design, monetization, and player psychology, with a track record of shipping mobile titles and mentoring teammates.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional game design experience, focusing on mobile strategy games.
• Proven track record shipping mobile titles.
• Strong grasp of F2P monetization, retention mechanics and UX.

Responsibilities

• Design core gameplay mechanics and progression for mobile strategy games.
• Create GDDs, wireframes, and prototypes to convey design concepts.
• Collaborate with artists, engineers, producers and other designers.
• Conduct market research and competitor analysis for mobile strategy trends.
• Analyze player data to improve balance, engagement and monetisation.
• Mentor junior designers and communicate design vision to stakeholders.

Skills

Mobile strategy

Game design

F2P monetization

Player psychology

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Game Design or related field

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Job description

Placements24 is recruiting a Senior Game Designer for mobile strategy titles, based in Randburg, Gauteng. You will shape core gameplay, systems, and progression, collaborating with artists, engineers, and producers to deliver engaging, commercially successful games.

The role requires a strong background in mobile design, monetization, and player psychology, with a track record of shipping mobile titles and mentoring teammates.