Game Designer (Senior)

Zimad; United States; Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Flexible hours

Bonuses based on KPIs

Career growth in international setting

Conferences and training

Job summary

HellaGoodAudio seeks a Senior Game Designer to elevate a live mobile PvP title with 1M+ monthly active users. You will shape core systems, progression, monetization, and live events while maintaining a player-first design philosophy.

You will collaborate with product managers, analysts, artists, and developers to translate data into actionable design briefs and drive features from concept to live release. Remote work is available for this full-time role.

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 ability to work 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.

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.

Job description

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

Working Conditions

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