Lead Game Designer (f/m/d)

We are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.

Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we're looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Game Designer to lead the design team and make the key design decisions for our hit title, ‘Idle Miner Tycoon’.

You will be responsible for new features and content creation, economy management, and balancing for a game with a huge player base. Working with a cross-functional game team and reporting to the Product Director, you will take on all aspects of design, including vision and management.

Responsibilities

• Be the game design expert within the Idle Miner Tycoon team, guiding decisions with deep knowledge of free-to-play game design, economy balancing, and F2P monetization.
• Lead and mentor the Idle Miner Tycoon Game Designers and UI/UX designers, fostering growth and ensuring alignment with the game's vision.
• Implement robust game design practices and collaborate with Product Management to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure high quality of game design process and deliverables.
• Assist in recruiting and evaluating game designer hires to maintain a skilled and cohesive team.
• Directly contribute to feature enhancement and new feature development, using data-driven insights to drive player engagement and monetization.
• Support the creation of the game's vision, roadmap, and feature set alongside the Game Director, and analyze metrics to propose improvements.
• Collaborate across departments and support cross-functional initiatives related to game design.
• Cultivate a culture of creativity and teamwork within the team and company, and stay updated on industry trends.

Required Skills

• Leadership and mentoring experience, with at least 2 years in managing game designers.
• Strong proficiency in game mechanics, live operations, and monetization strategies.
• Analytical skills, including understanding of mobile game KPIs and Excel.
• Passion for idle games and delivering exceptional user experiences.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.

We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Your Benefits – We’re game to support you

Competitive Salary - We believe that top performers should receive top payment

Learning Budget - We believe in learning. A generous personal learning budget to spend on learning and development, including books, workshops and attending conferences. We also offer in-house training such as coding and German classes

Flexible Working Hours and Home Office – We believe in a good work-life balance

Equipment - State-of-the-art technical equipment, including laptops and phones, which may also be used in your free time

Kolicard - We offer you a monthly flexible budget of 50 euros that you can use for a gym membership, transportation, shopping etc.

Mobility budget - We offer a monthly budget that will make your commuting to work easier

Relocation - Relocation support to help you move to Berlin

Pension - Opportunity to save for your pension tax-free

Bonus Level – We love to have a good time, too

Food and Drinks - Fresh fruits to keep you healthy and fresh coffee to keep you alert. We also have a fully stocked fridge with Smoothies, Coke, Club Mate, beer etc

Parties and Team Events - Apart from our regular parties, BBQs and movie nights we also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun

Company Holidays - Every year we go on an amazing company holiday to relax and bond as a team

Friday Celebrations - Company-provided dinner and drinks on Friday afternoons