Mobile Game Designer

3 Months ago • 7 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

YallaPlay seeks a passionate Game Designer to shape the next generation of mobile card games. Responsibilities include defining visual direction, collaborating with cross-functional teams (Art, Engineering, Analytics, LiveOps), translating game vision into compelling assets, mentoring junior team members, supervising art production, ensuring visual consistency, optimizing assets, and maintaining documentation. The ideal candidate possesses 7+ years of experience in mobile F2P game design, particularly in card games, with expertise in game systems, player behavior, retention strategies, and monetization. Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills are crucial.
Must have:
  • 7+ years mobile game design experience (F2P)
  • Expertise in card game design & social mechanics
  • Experience creating and documenting complex game systems
  • Knowledge of player segmentation, behavioral patterns
  • Understanding of free-to-play economy & monetization
  • Excellent communication & collaboration skills
Good to have:
  • LiveOps event/challenge design experience
  • Game economy balancing or working with game economists
  • Familiarity with Unity and mobile development constraints
Perks:
  • Competitive salary
  • Remote-first & flexible schedule
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid birthdays off
  • UAE visa sponsorship (if applicable)
  • Growth opportunities & learning resources

Job Details

Who We Are

At YallaPlay, We are a rapidly growing startup mobile gaming studio on a mission to bring people together through play, we create exciting mobile games that bring joy to millions of players worldwide. Founded in Austin, Texas, we’ve since expanded to Brazil and the UAE, growing our diverse and talented team of creators. We pride ourselves on a fun and collaborative work environment, with a remote-friendly culture and a dedication to producing high-quality, engaging games. Our current titles, including “Spades Masters” (iOS/Android), have been enjoyed by millions of players globally.

Our passion lies in reinventing card games infusing them with fresh mechanics, beautiful design, and social features that spark connection and excitement. As we continue to scale, we’re looking for creative, driven individuals who are excited to help shape the future of multiplayer mobile gaming in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Join us and be part of building something big from the ground up.

The Opportunity

We're looking for a passionate and hands-on Game Designer to help shape the next generation of engaging mobile card games. This role is central to our product team and reports directly to the Producer.

With a strong foundation in mobile game design, especially in card games and social mechanics, the ideal candidate thrives on crafting systems that balance challenge, fun, and monetization. Deep knowledge of player behavior, retention strategies, and in-game economy design is key. You are constantly researching the market, following new trends, and iterating on your ideas. You understand player behavior, know how to design around retention and engagement, and have a strong grasp of game monetization and economy fundamentals.

This role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams—Art, Engineering, Analytics, and LiveOps—to bring game concepts to life in a way that’s both imaginative and data-informed. Curiosity, adaptability, and a finger on the pulse of mobile gaming trends are essential to thrive in this environment.

This position can be remote or based at our state-of-the-art offices in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, UAE.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Define and drive the visual direction for new and existing mobile game titles.
  • Work closely with the Product Lead and design team to translate game vision and goals into compelling visual assets.
  • Lead, mentor, and inspire a cross-functional art team, including 2D artists, UI/UX designers, animators, and 3D artists.
  • Provide hands-on contribution when needed such as creating assets, polishing visuals, and ensuring visual consistency.
  • Supervise both in-house and outsourced art production, ensuring high-quality delivery on time and within scope.
  • Own the evolution of visual styles for game assets, UI elements, environments, and characters.
  • Conduct regular art reviews and provide clear, actionable feedback to team members.
  • Collaborate with developers and technical artists to ensure seamless integration of art into the game.
  • Drive asset optimization and performance best practices for mobile platforms.
  • Maintain art documentation, style guides, and workflows to ensure scalable and consistent production processes.

What We’re Looking For

What you need to have:

  • 7+ years of experience in game design, preferably in mobile F2P games.
  • Strong understanding of mobile social game design, especially in card, board, or casual top-table genres.
  • Hands-on experience creating and documenting complex game systems.
  • Ability to create wireframes, user flows, and design specs using tools like Figma, Miro, or similar.
  • Solid knowledge of player segmentation, behavioral patterns, and game engagement loops.
  • Familiarity with free-to-play economy systems and monetization design principles.
  • Experience working closely with product and data teams to evaluate system performance and suggest improvements.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly and effectively.
  • Self-driven, highly organized, and detail-oriented with a collaborative spirit.
  • Passion for mobile games and an active player of card or social games.

Nice to have:

  • Hands-on experience in LiveOps events, challenges, or seasonal content design.
  • Background in game economy balancing or experience working alongside game economists.
  • Familiarity with Unity and basic technical constraints of mobile development.

Why YallaPlay

What You Get

  • Real Impact – You’ll work on meaningful projects that reach a global audience.
  • Collaborative Culture – Small team, big ambition. We keep things fun, respectful, and feedback-driven.

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive salary
  • Remote-first and flexible schedule- Digital nomad friendly
  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid birthdays off
  • UAE visa sponsorship (if applicable)
  • Growth opportunities and access to learning resources
  • A team that actually loves games—and each other

Next Steps

Ready to join the team? We’d love to hear from you!

  • Apply
  • A portfolio or design documentation that showcases your process, shipped titles, or prototypes

We review every application carefully and will be in touch if there’s a fit. Good luck!

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About The Company

YALLAPLAY is a mobile gaming company focused on AI driven sustainable gaming models. The company has developed its own full-fledged proprietary gaming engine to support its growing games portfolio. Its first mobile game, Tarneeb Masters (iOS & Android), is a success with over 3 million users and continues to grow. The company recently launched its second title Spades Masters (in Beta).


The company has attracted several rounds of VC funding as it continues on its growth trajectory.

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