Senior Game Designer (Casual Games)

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Game Designer at SOFTGAMES, you will be part of a small agile team, working closely with the Game Producer on new Casual Mobile/Instant Games. You will be in charge of detailing out designs, creating new and interesting levels & systems while being a direct sparring partner to the Producer to ensure the highest possible quality of fun. This role has significant ownership, where you'll directly support and sometimes lead difficult design topics ranging from loose conceptual ideas to detailed in-game economies.
Must have:
  • 5+ years of experience in Mobile Game Design
  • Deep understanding of F2P mechanics and systems design
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Fluent in English
Perks:
  • Remote first with flexible working setup
  • Flexible working hours
  • Generous vacation regulation
  • Home office allowance
  • Further Training
  • Modern office in central Berlin
  • Choose between MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop
  • Meal allowances
  • Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs
  • Swag
  • Offsite Retreats

Job Details

SOFTGAMES is seeking a creative and skilled Senior Game Designer (Casual Games) - Fully Remote. As a Senior Game Designer at SOFTGAMES you will be part of a small agile team. You will work very closely with the Game Producer on new Casual Mobile/Instant Games. You will be in charge of detailing out designs, coming up with new and interesting levels & systems while being a direct sparring partner to the Producer to ensure the highest possible quality of fun. This is a broad role with a big amount of ownership, you will directly support and at times take the lead on difficult design topics that range from loose conceptual ideas all the way to detailed in-game economies.

**Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a design assignment.

Your Role

  • Take ownership of the details when it comes to all aspects of Game Design.

  • Designing Levels, Economies and Systems with support from the Producer.

  • Team up, collaborate and iterate very closely with your Producer, Artist and your Developer

  • Demonstrate creativity and adaptability.

Your profile

  • You are passionate about games and deeply engaged with mobile and casual game trends.

  • You enjoy diving into the details.

  • You have 5+ years of experience in Mobile Game Design, ideally on live games.

  • You have a deep understanding of F2P mechanics, systems design, and player motivation.

  • You’re a strong communicator, comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.

  • You enjoy all aspects of game design and bring specialized experience in at least one of the following:

    • Economy Design

    • Systems Design

    • Level Design

  • You’re analytical and comfortable working with spreadsheets, KPIs, and balance tuning.

  • You take ownership and initiative, driving your designs from concept to implementation.

  • Fluent in English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

SOFTGAMES offers a competitive package, including:

  • Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide.

  • Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!

  • Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!

  • Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.

  • Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!

  • Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.

  • Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.

  • Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.

  • Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.

  • Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.

  • Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.

At SOFTGAMES, we value a diverse and inclusive work environment where everyone's ideas are heard and valued. Join our dynamic team and be part of the exciting world of mobile gaming. Apply now and let your expertise shine!

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