Game Designer (Mobile)

6 Months ago • 3 Years + • Game Design • $60,000 PA - $85,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Mobile Game Designer specializing in casual F2P games. The role involves crafting enjoyable and accessible gameplay experiences, analyzing market trends, and translating insights into engaging game mechanics. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and iterating on casual F2P mobile game mechanics with a focus on player retention and monetization, creating and refining game levels, leading and collaborating with teams, providing detailed design documentation, and evaluating a wide range of mobile games. The ideal candidate has a proven track record of launching casual mobile games and a deep understanding of the mobile casual game design process, particularly in genres like Match-3, Time Management, Hidden Objects, and Roguelike.
Must have:
  • 3+ years of experience in mobile game design
  • Experience designing and shipping a live casual mobile game
  • Deep knowledge of popular casual game mechanics
  • Understanding of player retention and monetization
  • Strong analytical mindset and market research skills
  • Great attention to detail
Good to have:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Game Design, Mathematics, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
  • Game economy design and optimization experience
  • Proficiency in level design
  • Coding/Prototyping experience

Job Details

We’re looking for an experienced Mobile Game Designer who specializes in casual F2P games, who is passionate about crafting enjoyable and accessible gameplay experiences that resonate with a broad audience.

The ideal candidate is someone who has successfully helped launch a mobile casual game on the app stores and has a deep understanding of the mobile casual game design process, especially in genres like Match-3, Time Management, Hidden Objects, Roguelike, and more. This role requires an analytical mindset, an enthusiasm for researching the casual mobile space, and an ability to translate insights into engaging game experiences.

ABOUT TAPBLAZE

Here at TAPBLAZE, our mission is to make great games for players that will be remembered for decades. As a small team, we have created games such as "Good Pizza, Great Pizza" that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across the globe, giving a fun, innovative experience to millions of players every day. Our core values are the reason we have found success as an independent studio and guide our hiring process: we are ambitious, disciplined, ownership-minded, results oriented, and extraordinary. We operate internationally and we are growing day by day; the company is entirely self-funded, we only answer to our players.

We are seeking individuals that have the same core values and are looking to level up themselves, the games they work on and the company they work for. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved - please mention "beauty is in the details" in your cover letter.

OBJECTIVES

  • Design, develop, and iterate on engaging and innovative casual F2P mobile game mechanics, with a focus on player retention and monetization;

  • Analyze current market trends, player feedback, and competitor games to refine and enhance gameplay features;

  • Create and refine game levels, ensuring an intuitive progression and increasing challenge for players;

  • Lead and collaborate with teams to integrate design features that are both player-centric and aligned with monetization strategies;

  • Provide detailed design documentation, wireframes, and prototypes for gameplay mechanics, levels, and features;

  • Play and evaluate a wide range of mobile games to assess and understand their strengths and weaknesses, applying insights to our games.

  • Conduct ongoing market research and integrate current trends and features to enhance gameplay

COMPETENCIES

  • Deep knowledge of popular casual game mechanics;

  • Understanding how to balance a high quality, fun player experience with product/business goals;

  • Familiarity with system design principles in mobile casual games, with a focus on optimizing for player retention and monetization;

  • Thinks outside the box to create innovative features that captivate players;

  • Great attention to detail - you actually read this job description;

  • Genuine interest in the casual mobile gaming space and a strong drive to create meaningful and fun experiences for players. Do not apply if you don't regularly play casual F2P games.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • 3+ years of experience in mobile game design, particularly in the casual F2P market;

  • Proven track record of designing and shipping a live casual mobile game available on app stores;

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Game Design, Mathematics, or related field; Master’s preferred;

  • Game economy design and optimization of sink/source;

  • Proficiency in level design with priority for candidates experienced in system design;

  • Coding/Prototyping experience is a big plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;

  • Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.

The range for this role is $60,000 to $85,000 depending on experience.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

If this position caught your eye, send us your resume! For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.

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Founded in 2014 with the mission to create original IPs, TapBlaze has created and published over 30 games. We continue to strive to create original, innovative games for players around the world.

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