Game Designer (Middle+) — Hyper-Casual / Hybrid-Casual Mobile Games to $1500

About Us:

We are a small but fast-growing team building and launching hyper-casual and hybrid-casual mobile games.
We work in short iterations: quickly test hypotheses, scale successful mechanics, and bring projects to стабиль product metrics.

We are looking for a Middle+ Game Designer who is ready not just to execute tasks, but to take ownership of game systems and impact product results.

Responsibilities:

• Independently create and develop game concepts, including presenting and justifying design decisions
• Design core gameplay, core loop, progression, and meta systems with a focus on retention and engagement
• Design and balance levels (difficulty curve, pacing, variability, frustration control)
• Own features or game systems end-to-end: from idea and documentation to release and post-launch analysis
• Design and balance game economy (rewards, progression, difficulty) based on data
• Generate hypotheses to improve retention and session depth, инициate product improvements
• Prepare clear and structured game design documentation (GDD, feature specs, balance tables)
• Create tasks for developers and artists, and ensure proper implementation
• Participate in analyzing test results and making data-driven decisions

Requirements:

• 3+ years of experience as a Game Designer in mobile projects
• Proven experience in launching hyper-casual and/or hybrid-casual games (with clear contribution and responsibilities)
• Ability to independently design and develop game systems
• Strong understanding of core loop, progression, difficulty curves, and retention mechanics
• Experience designing game economy and working with balance tables
• Experience working with product metrics (retention, LTV, ARPDAU, session depth, etc.)
• Strong skills in system thinking and decomposition of mechanics
• Portfolio is required (with description of your role and results)

Nice to have:

• Experience leading prototypes to testing or soft launch
• Understanding of F2P monetization and offers/events
• Basic knowledge of Unity (for testing mechanics)
• Experience with A/B testing and analytics
• English sufficient for reading documentation and communication

We offer:

• Remote work with flexible schedule
• High level of ownership and impact on product decisions
• Competitive salary (negotiable)
• Small, fast-moving team with quick decision-making

📩 Please include your portfolio with features and responsibilities when applying.