Game Designer

MediabistroSalt Lake City, UT, United States

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

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Were looking for a talented and passionate Game Designer to join our team. In this role, youll be responsible for designing and balancing gameplay systems, creating engaging content, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring memorable mobile experiences to life. Youll work on new IPs, shaping the player journey from concept to launch and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

Design compelling gameplay systems, mechanics, and features for casual and mid-core mobile games.
Create and maintain clear, detailed game design documentation.
Collaborate closely with artists, engineers, and product managers to implement and iterate on features.
Use player data, feedback, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions and optimize game performance.
Balance game economies, difficulty curves, and progression systems.
Participate in playtests and tuning sessions to improve game feel and player experience.
Contribute creatively to brainstorming new game concepts and live ops content.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in game design, preferably in mobile F2P games.

Strong understanding of game mechanics, user experience, and player psychology.

Experience with Unity in game engine.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.

Familiarity with mobile game metrics (retention, monetization, engagement) and live ops best practices.

Passion for games and a deep understanding of what makes them fun and engaging.

Bonus Points For

Experience designing for kids or family-friendly games.

Background in economy design, level design, or narrative design.

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile development environment.

Familiarity with scripting or basic programming.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

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