Senior Game Designer (Liveops)

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only Nexters, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures..

About your role

We are looking for a Senior Game Designer for our flagship project, the web RPG battler Hero Wars: Dominion Era.

What you’ll be doing

• Developing and implementing mechanics and gameplay systems
• Balancing and optimizing game systems
• Designing and integrating new game modes
• Creating and implementing progression and reward systems
• Analyzing game metrics
• Managing content
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure a cohesive game experience
• Conducting playtests and analyzing user experience
• Writing and maintaining design documentation

We hope that you

• At least 5 years of experience as a gameplay designer
• Proven experience in developing and implementing gameplay systems
• A deep understanding of F2P game principles and mechanics
• Experience working on successful game projects
• Skills in balancing and optimizing game systems
• The ability to develop innovative gameplay mechanics
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work in a multitasking environment
• The ability to interact effectively with the team and players through various communication channels
• A quick response to critical situations

Nice to have

• Understanding of game engines
• Basic programming knowledge

What we offer

• Healthcare
  Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
• Work, life, and balance
  We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
• Sports
  You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
• Relocation support
  A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
• Skills improvement
  Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
• Events
  Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
• Community & ESG
  We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format

In one of the company's offices in in Cyprus, Armenia, Kazakhstan or remotely.