Senior Game Designer

CrazyLabs; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile game developer is seeking a Senior Game Designer to create engaging game systems and features for their Hybrid Casual titles. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in mobile F2P studios, strong project management skills, and a passion for casual gaming. The ideal candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams and must thrive in a remote work environment. Join us to shape a hit mobile game reaching millions of players worldwide!

Benefits

Flexible work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Team events

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of game design experience in a Mobile F2P Studio.
• Proven history of managing complex design projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in Casual or Hybrid Casual games is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design new systems, features, and game mechanics.
• Balance and maintain the game's economy and monetization.
• Create clear game design documentation including briefs and mockups.
• Collaborate with developers to integrate design elements into the game.

Skills

Game design principles

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Knowledge of current trends

Analytical skills

Creativity

Team collaboration

Tools

Unity

Job description

CrazyLabs, a world-leading mobile game developer with over 7 Billion downloads to date, is looking for an experienced and creative Senior Game Designer to work on one of the industry's leading Hybrid Casual game.

Our ideal candidate should be a gamer with previous experience creating and maintaining successful and fun mobile games!

Role

• Design new systems, features, game mechanics, & new content.
• Balance and maintain the game's economy & monetization.
• Review and analyze existing game features and live op events, and suggest solutions according to specific KPIs and business challenges.
• Support existing live op events, and create new events to engage the game's audience.
• Work closely with the game product owners to define requirements and roadmaps.
• Create clear & complete game design documentation for game content & features, including briefs, flowcharts, feature layouts, UI/UX mockups, etc.
• Communicate and prioritize game design to development teams and relevant stakeholders.
• Facilitate the production process and be involved in critical review milestones.
• Coordinate with artists, programmers, and other team members to ensure the smooth integration of design elements into the game engine.
• Lead and balance game KPI based on data analytics and market trend decisions.
• Collaborate with the design team to create and implement engaging game content that aligns with the overall narrative and gameplay objectives.
• Participate in playtesting sessions, gathering and analyzing feedback to iterate on and improve game features and mechanics.
• Continuously research and keep up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging game design techniques and technologies.

Profile

• Have at least 5 years of game design experience in a Mobile F2P Studio / Mobile Gaming company, with a focus on Casual or Hybrid Casual games.
• Have a proven history of managing complex design projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of game design principles, including mechanics & systems, economy design, level design, monetization and live ops.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
• Enjoy challenges and problem-solving.
• Be immersed in the gaming world, know the market and current trends.
• Positive and self-driven, with the ability to be collaborative in a team environment.
• Have proven ability to conceptualize, create and implement game concepts using various tools and technology.
• Have excellent creative, analytical, and organizational skills with a proven ability to write, communicate and maintain detailed design documentation throughout.
• Broad knowledge of games; passion for hybrid-casual and casual mobile games.
• Proficiency in Unity - An advantage.

remote position, and the team works across time zones. To be able to sync online, a timezone which is between UTC -2 to UTC +3, is preferred.

What we offer

• Join a supportive and creative team of professionals.
• Make an impact - shape a hit mobile game, reaching millions of end-users!
• Personal growth - we encourage continuous learning and experimentation within our international teams.
• Fun and Flexible work environment, team events, and more.