Game Designer (Senior)

XIMAD; Domino (TX); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

KPI-based bonuses

Conference attendance

Training & workshops

Career growth in international setting

Mental health support

Referral program

Support for life events

Charitable initiatives

Job summary

XIMAD, a leader in mobile free-to-play (F2P) games, is seeking a Senior Game Designer to evolve and scale a live product. You will shape core gameplay, progression, and monetization for a live game with millions of players, applying product thinking and hands-on design skills.

You will collaborate with a multinational team, analyze player data, and drive iterative design changes in a fast-paced live-ops environment. English proficiency is essential for communication and documentation.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Game Designer in the gaming industry.
• Proven experience working on mobile PvP games.
• Experience designing and balancing systems for live-operated mobile games.
• Solid understanding of IAP monetization principles.
• Strong analytical thinking and comfort with product metrics and player data.
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and create structured design documentation.
• English sufficient for day-to-day communication, documentation, and design discussions.

Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and balance core gameplay systems for a live mobile PvP game.
• Develop features and content for user progression, competitive modes, live events, and retention.
• Analyze player behavior, game performance, and feature impact to drive design decisions.
• Create clear design documentation, specifications, and feature briefs.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, analysts, artists, and developers throughout feature development.
• Generate hypotheses, validate ideas through testing, and iterate based on data and player feedback.
• Contribute to long-term product vision and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.

Skills

5+ years game design

Mobile PvP design

Live ops design

IAP monetization

Data-driven decisions

Documentation

English communication

Job description

Game Designer (Senior)

Project: Domino, Domino Rivals

Office: All geos

Join our innovative tech company, a leader in developing cutting-edge free-to-play (F2P) mobile games enjoyed by millions every month. We value a friendly, inclusive culture that encourages creativity, learning, and collaboration. You’ll work with a multinational team building engaging products and delivering great player experiences.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Game Designer with strong experience in mobile PvP board/card games to help evolve and scale a successful live product.

You will work on a live game with 1M+ monthly active users, improving core gameplay, matchmaking, progression, and monetization. We are looking for someone who combines strong product thinking, hands-on game design skills, and a deep understanding of live operations in competitive mobile games.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, improve, and balance core gameplay systems for a live mobile PvP game
• Develop features and content for user progression, competitive modes, live events, and retention
• Analyze player behavior, game performance, and feature impact to drive design decisions
• Create clear design documentation, specifications, and feature briefs
• Collaborate closely with product managers, analysts, artists, and developers throughout feature development
• Generate hypotheses, validate ideas through testing, and iterate based on data and player feedback
• Contribute to long-term product vision and identify opportunities for growth and improvement

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Game Designer in the gaming industry
• Proven experience working on mobile PvP games
• Experience designing and balancing systems for live-operated mobile games
• Solid understanding of IAP monetization principles
• Strong analytical thinking and confidence working with product metrics and player behavior data
• Ability to communicate ideas clearly and create structured design documentation
• English sufficient for day-to-day communication, documentation, and design discussions

Schedule

• Full-time with flexible hours; remote

Benefits

• Work on global F2P projects reaching millions monthly
• Involvement across all stages of product development
• Remote work and flexible schedules
• KPI-and success-based bonuses
• Career growth in an international setting
• Paid conferences, training, and workshops
• Support for key life events (one-time assistance options)
• Referral program
• Access to mental health sessions with psychologists
• Participation in charitable initiatives