Senior Game Designer (LiveOps)

48 Minutes ago • 4 Years + • Game Design • Undisclosed

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Job Description

As a Senior Game Designer (LiveOps) at Nexters, you'll be a key member of the team working on Hero Wars: Dominion Era (Desktop). Your responsibilities include designing in-game events, optimizing the LiveOps calendar, creating and integrating progression and reward systems, developing gameplay mechanics, balancing game systems, analyzing game metrics, managing content, collaborating with other departments, conducting playtests, and writing design documentation. You will play a crucial role in ensuring a seamless and engaging gaming experience for players. This position requires a deep understanding of F2P game principles and mechanics, a proven track record in game design, strong analytical and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Must have:
  • 4+ years Game Design experience
  • F2P game mechanics understanding
  • Gameplay system design & implementation
  • Game balancing and optimization
  • Metrics analysis and content management
  • Strong communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • Experience with configs, scripts, or code
Perks:
  • Healthcare
  • Paid vacation and sick leave
  • Remote work options
  • Relocation support
  • Sports activities
  • Language courses
  • Company events
  • Community & ESG initiatives

Project: Hero Wars: Dominion Era

About Nexters

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 talented Game Designer to join the Live Ops team for one of our flagship projects Hero Wars Dominion Era (Desktop).

What you’ll be doing

  • Designing in-game events
  • Optimizing and configuring the LiveOps calendar
  • Creating and integrating progression and reward systems
  • Developing and implementing gameplay mechanics and systems
  • Balancing and optimizing game systems
  • Analyzing game metrics
  • Managing content
  • Collaborating with other departments to ensure a seamless gaming experience
  • Conducting playtests and analyzing user experience
  • Writing and maintaining design documentation

We hope that you have

  • At least 4 years of experience as a Game Designer
  • A deep understanding of the F2P game`s principles and mechanics
  • A proven track record in designing and implementing gameplay systems
  • Experience working on successful game projects
  • Strong skills in balancing and optimizing game systems
  • The ability to effectively manage your time and work in a multitasking environment
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to engage with the team and players across various channels
  • A quick response to critical situations

Nice to have

  • Experience with configs, scripts, or code 


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 Armenia, Kazakhstan or remotely.



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About The Company

Nexters is an international game development company which strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players on mobile and desktop.

Thanks to our hit games like Hero Wars, Island Questaway, Throne Rush, and others, we’ve reached over 200 million installs worldwide, built a team of 700+ inspired game developers, and become one of the top five independent mobile game companies in Europe.

We are publicly traded on NASDAQ under the ticker symbol GDEV and have tremendous plans for the future. We welcome new talent to join in our mutual growth and help establish us as the new leader in the industry.

In June 2023 Nexters evolves into gaming and entertainment holding company, GDEV Inc (which also included: Dragon Machines, Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears and RJ Games)

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