Founded in 2007 by acclaimed industry veterans, Smoking Gun Interactive is a renowned leader in the gaming industry, and a part of the prestigious Keywords Studios family. Their exceptional work has earned them a well-deserved reputation for excellence, with a focus on creating cutting-edge interactive experiences that push the limits of what's possible. At Smoking Gun Interactive, the team's unwavering commitment to quality and innovation shines through in their world-class titles and immersive experiences. Their exceptional creations have captivated millions of casual and strategy gamers worldwide.

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Lead Game Designer

As a Lead Game Designer with Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you will be a talented and passionate individual with industry experience in game design for mobile products. You will be responsible for designing systems, balancing gameplay mechanics, and level design. The role requires strong literacy in game design and the ability to clearly communicate ideas both in written and verbal forms. You will work independently with little supervision and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver a high-quality product.

<p><img src="https://workablehr.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/photos/580933/3abd1677c669639953e3e332d4270a38.png" width="499.6103472290101px" height="auto" alt="" style="display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; width: 499.61px; height: auto;"></p><p><strong>Company Description</strong></p><p>Smoking Gun Interactive, a <a tabindex="0" data-role="button-link" class="button--2de5X button--14TuV tertiary--1JsWJ external" rel="nofollow noreferrer noopener" target="_blank" href="https://www.keywordsstudios.com/">Keywords Studio</a>, is an industry-leading game development studio founded in 2007 by award-winning industry veterans. SGI is fearless in creating IP and boldly partners with renowned brands to develop a wide range of world-class, immersive titles and interactive experiences that resonate with strategy gamers worldwide and entertain millions of casual players every day.<br></p><p><strong>Job Overview:</strong></p><p>As a Lead Game Designer with Smoking Gun Interactive (SGI), you’re a talented, passionate individual with industry experience in game design for mobile products. You have hands-on experience designing systems, balancing gameplay mechanics and level design. A strong literacy in game design and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas in both written and verbal forms is key. You can work independently with little supervision and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver a high-quality product. </p>

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