Game Designer (f/m/d)

3 Months ago • 3 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

Sunday is seeking a Game Designer with at least 3 years of experience in mobile game design, specializing in hyper-casual and hybrid-casual games. Responsibilities include creating high-level feature concepts, defining feature details, collaborating within a cross-functional team, analyzing competitor games and market trends, and using tracking tools to monitor performance. The ideal candidate possesses strong feature design skills, understands game systems and balance, and can work independently while seeking feedback. Proficiency in prototyping and ideation with a focus on hyper-casual game mechanics is a plus. The role involves taking ownership and sharing a vision for the game's success.
Must have:
  • 3+ years Mobile Game Design experience
  • Hyper Casual & Hybrid Casual Game understanding
  • Feature Design expertise
  • Cross-functional team collaboration
  • Game performance analysis
  • Competitor analysis & market trend awareness
Good to have:
  • Prototyping & ideation (Hyper Casual Game Mechanics)
  • Proactive and self-sufficient work style
Perks:
  • 2 remote days/week
  • 30 vacation days
  • 3 weeks/year remote work
  • Flexible working hours
  • Dog-friendly office
  • Relocation package (Visa, bonus, German classes)
  • Monthly company lunch, free snacks & drinks
  • Free breakfast & pastries (Monday)
  • In-house gym & personal trainer
  • Yoga classes
  • EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
  • Team & company events, hackathons
  • Professional development courses
  • Virtual stock options

Job Details

At Sunday, we fuel hybrid-casual games by developing and marketing fun, easy-to-play mobile games that consistently top the charts and generate hundreds of millions of downloads globally.

Our talented team of developers, artists, designers, and marketers work together to build games that are easy to jump into but hard to put down, striking the perfect balance between enjoyment and monetization.

As proud members of the applike group, our primary focus is on leveraging their cutting-edge advertising technology to deliver smart, player-friendly monetization and contribute to a thriving mobile ecosystem. Supported by Bertelsmann, Europe's largest media company, we are equipped with the resources to push the boundaries of the mobile gaming space.

We are currently looking for a well experienced Game Designer to join our team of designers and work on our live hyper-casual and hybrid-casual games.

What you will do:

  • You will create high level feature concepts and pitch them to the team.
  • You will define and scope feature details and tailor them to the product needs.
  • You will work and communicate within a cross-functional team.
  • You will take ownership and share your vision for the game.
  • You will analyze competitors and be in touch with the latest trends in the free-to-play mobile market.
  • You will use our tracking tools to check-in on the performance of the features you have implemented.

Who you are:

  • Minimum 3 years of professional experience in Mobile Game Design.
  • You have an understanding and passion for Hyper Casual and Hybrid Casual Games.
  • Feature Design. Advanced experience in concepting cohesive features, showing a deep understanding of game systems and their effect on game balance.
  • Nice to have: Expertise in prototyping and ideation with a focus on (Hyper Casual) Game Mechanics.
  • Proactivity. You are able to work self-sufficiently and get feedback from your peers and stakeholders.
  • Good command of English as this is the official language in Sunday

Why you will love working here:

  • Work-Life Package: 2 remote days per week, 30 vacation days, 3 weeks per year of remote work, flexible working hours, dog-friendly kick-ass office in the center of the city.
  • Relocation Package: Visa & legal support, relocation bonus, reimbursement of German Classes costs, and more.
  • Happy Belly Package: Monthly company lunch, tons of free snacks and drinks, free breakfast & fresh delicious pastries every Monday
  • Physical & Mental Health Package: In-house gym with a personal trainer, various classes like Yoga with expert teachers & free of charge access to our EAP (Employee Assistance Program) to support your mental health and well being
  • Activity Package: Regular team and company events, and hackathons.
  • Education Package: Opportunities to boost your professional development with courses and training directly connected to your career goals
  • Wealth building: virtual stock options for all our regular employees

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About The Company

We create and publish extremely engaging and addictive mobile games with smart and player-friendly monetisation. We are on the way to becoming one of the leading mobile publishers and developers. We are generously backed by an investment from Bertelsmann, one of the world's largest media houses. We love building engaging games and apps. If you think you have the right combination of smart and ambitious and want to join us: We’re hiring!

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