Level Designer

Bigger Games; Fatih; On-site; TRY 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Relocation support

Central Istanbul office

Global conferences participation

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BIGGER GAMES is seeking a Level Designer to grow with the challenges of chart-topping games. You will design, build, test, and iteratively improve levels, balancing difficulty and progression to keep players engaged.

Join a collaborative team of Product Managers, Game Developers, and Game Artists to analyze player behavior and game data, shaping the player experience across mobile titles and hybrid-casual hits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related field.
• 2+ years of experience in Level Design, Game Design, Product, or a similar role in the mobile gaming industry.
• Strong understanding of puzzle game mechanics, level progression, and difficulty balancing.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret game data and turn insights into design decisions.
• Good understanding of player behavior, engagement, and retention.
• Strong sense of gameplay experience with great attention to detail.
• Ability to rapidly test, iterate, and improve ideas based on data and feedback.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, test, and continuously improve engaging levels for our games
• Balance difficulty and progression to create a smooth, challenging, and enjoyable player experience
• Analyze player behavior, game metrics, and level performance to identify opportunities for improvement
• Combine creativity and data to iterate on existing levels and create new gameplay experiences
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Game Developers, and Game Artists to bring levels and gameplay ideas to life
• Playtest levels regularly and fine-tune them based on player behavior, data, and team feedback
• Contribute new ideas for game mechanics, features, and level design improvements
• Follow the puzzle and hybrid-casual market closely to understand emerging mechanics, trends, and player expectations
• Contribute to improving our level design tools, workflows, and processes

Skills

Level Design

Puzzle mechanics

Data analysis

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

ABOUT BIGGER GAMES

We're looking for a Level Designer who will grow with the challenges of chart-topping games. At Bigger, Level Designers combine creativity, player understanding, and data to craft engaging experiences that keep millions of players challenged and entertained. You'll work closely with Product Managers, Game Developers, and Game Artists to create, test, and continuously improve levels while shaping the overall player experience. If you are a passionate Level Designer who loves puzzle games, enjoys understanding what makes a level fun, and shares our passion for playing and crafting great games, come and join us!

ABOUT THIS ROLE:

• Design, build, test, and continuously improve engaging levels for our games
• Balance difficulty and progression to create a smooth, challenging, and enjoyable player experience
• Analyze player behavior, game metrics, and level performance to identify opportunities for improvement
• Combine creativity and data to iterate on existing levels and create new gameplay experiences
• Collaborate closely with Product Managers, Game Developers, and Game Artists to bring levels and gameplay ideas to life
• Playtest levels regularly and fine-tune them based on player behavior, data, and team feedback
• Contribute new ideas for game mechanics, features, and level design improvements
• Follow the puzzle and hybrid-casual market closely to understand emerging mechanics, trends, and player expectations
• Contribute to improving our level design tools, workflows, and processes

YOU COULD BE A GREAT FIT IF:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field
• 2+ years of experience in Level Design, Game Design, Product, or a similar role in the mobile gaming industry
• Strong understanding of puzzle game mechanics, level progression, and difficulty balancing
• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret game data and turn insights into design decisions
• Good understanding of player behavior, engagement, and retention
• Strong sense of gameplay experience with great attention to detail
• Ability to rapidly test, iterate, and improve ideas based on data and feedback
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

BONUS POINT IF:

• You’re familiar with hybrid casual games and actively keep up with the latest trends. Ifnot,now'sagreattimetostart!
• You’re curious about the gamingindustry and eager to learn more.
• You enjoy working in fast-moving,dynamicenvironments.

BENEFITS:

• Bepartofatop-tierteam, learnfromthebest,andcreategamesplayerslove.
• Competitivecompensation.
• Healthinsurancewithunlimitedcoverage.
• Abeautiful,centrallylocatedofficeintheheartofIstanbul.
• Opportunitiestoattendglobalconferencesandstayconnectedwiththeindustry
• Relocationsupporttomakeyourmovehassle-freeifneeded.

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