Principal Game Designer (Feature + Systems)

Scopely; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Scopely is looking for a Principal Game Designer (Feature + Systems) to join our Bingo Bash team in Bangalore. The role involves setting the creative vision for game systems, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing player data to improve engagement.

The ideal candidate has 6+ years of experience in mobile F2P design, strong leadership capabilities, and proficiency in prototyping tools like Figma. Being data-driven and possessing excellent communication skills are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in mobile free-to-play (F2P) game design with expertise in system and feature design.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience to manage and grow a design team.
• Ability to analyze player behavior and adapt designs.

Responsibilities

• Set the creative vision for core game systems.
• Integrate prototyping into the design pipeline to validate concepts.
• Work cross-functionally to implement designs and meet production goals.

Skills

Mobile free-to-play game design

System design

Feature design

Economy balancing

Proficiency in prototyping tools

Data-driven mindset

Excellent communication

Tools

Figma

Job description

Principal Game Designer (Feature + Systems) – Bingo Bash

We are seeking a Principal Game Designer (Feature + Systems) to join our Bingo Bash team in Bangalore!

What You’ll Do

• Vision Setting and Feature Design: Set the creative vision for core game systems, including progression, economy, and meta features like challenges and season‑pass systems.
• Prototyping: Introduce and integrate prototyping into the design pipeline alongside traditional GDDs to test and validate concepts before full development.
• Collaboration: Work cross‑functionally with product, analytics, and engineering to implement designs, balance workloads, and meet production goals.
• Iterative Design: Use player data and insights from the analytics team to iterate on game features, making data‑driven improvements to increase engagement and retention.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present and defend design decisions to senior leadership and cross‑functional teams, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Industry Awareness: Stay up to date with industry trends and competitor games to inform and enhance design strategies.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years of experience in mobile free‑to‑play (F2P) game design, with expertise in system design, feature design, and economy balancing.
• Demonstrated leadership and mentorship experience, with the ability to manage and grow a design team.
• Proficiency in prototyping tools (e.g., Figma) to enhance communication and validate design concepts.
• A strong data‑driven mindset, with the ability to analyse player behaviour and adapt designs based on insights.
• Excellent communication skills, with a passion for game design and a deep understanding of player motivations.

Nice‑to‑Have

• Experience in the social casino genre or a similar F2P game environment.
• Familiarity with LiveOps strategies and how they integrate with game design.

Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person’s merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.