Game Designer (Outsource)

Joyteractive is a leading mobile game developer and publisher specializing in puzzle games, with their game Cryptogram: Word Brain Puzzle ranking #3 in US iOS/Android word games. They are seeking a skilled Outsource Game Designer to join their R&D team. The role focuses on developing and refining core gameplay mechanics for puzzle and casual mobile games on iOS and Android, creating detailed design documents, conducting competitor analysis, and making data-driven design decisions.

Must Have

• Develop, iterate, and refine core gameplay mechanics.
• Write clear and concise game design documents (GDDs).
• Conduct deconstruction and analysis of competing products.
• Use analytical metrics to guide design decisions.
• 3+ years of game designer experience.
• Deep understanding of core gameplay mechanics.
• Experience as a project’s feature-owner.
• Systematic experience in market research.
• Understand product and business goals, ability to prioritize.
• Understand basic analytical metrics.
• Experience with Unity.
• Fluent Russian.

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

RnD

🚀 We are Joyteractive - a leading mobile game developer and publisher specializing in the captivating world of puzzle games. Today, our team boasts 50+ rock star professionals, and we're on the lookout for talented individuals to help us dominate the world of puzzles!

🔝 Our leader is Cryptogram: Word Brain Puzzle - #3 spot among all iOS/Android word games in the US.

We’re on the hunt for a skilled Game Designer (Outsource) to join our R&D team.

What are you working on?

• Genres: Puzzle, Casual
• Platforms: iOS, Android, Mobile

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Core Gameplay Development & Ideation: Focus on the creation, iteration, and refinement of core gameplay mechanics. Work closely on short iteration cycles to quickly test and improve gameplay concepts
• Documentation: Write clear and concise game design documents (GDDs) that communicate ideas and provide detailed specifications for the development team
• Competitor Analysis: Conduct deconstruction and analysis of competing products to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
• Data-driven Design: Use analytical metrics to guide design decisions and improve gameplay through data insights

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 3+ years of game designer experience
• Deep understanding of core gameplay mechanics
• Experience working as a project’s feature-owner
• Systematic experience in market research with a strong interest in and ability to apply findings to design decisions.
• Understanding of product and business goals, ability to prioritize
• Adaptability and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment.
• Understanding of basic analytical metrics
• Experience with Unity
• Fluent Russian