Senior Game Designer (Systems & Economy)

Softgames

Remote, Europe

O kompaniji

Berlin-founded developer and publisher of casual instant games such as Bubble Shooter Pro and Solitaire Home Story, played across Facebook, Samsung and mobile, with a remote-first culture and a no-crunch policy.

O poziciji

SOFTGAMES is looking for a Senior Game Designer (Systems & Economy) to own the long term evolution of one or two existing games with a loyal player base. The role focuses on designing and optimizing progression, economy, events and monetization systems, balancing player satisfaction, engagement and commercial performance.

Proces zapošljavanja

Qualified applicants are expected to complete a design test.

Detalji pozicije

Model radaRemote

Nivo iskustvaSenior

Tip zaposlenjaFull Time

Tip pozicijeIndividual contributor

Tip ugovoraB2B Contract

OdeljenjeGame Design & Narrative

Odgovornosti

Design, balance and optimize the game’s economy, progression and reward systems
Create engaging player motivation loops across events, features and monetization
Develop and maintain a cohesive ecosystem of LiveOps events that work together rather than compete for player attention
Design systems that improve retention, engagement and monetization while preserving a great player experience
Build and maintain economy models, balancing spreadsheets and simulations
Use data to identify player friction points, progression bottlenecks and monetization opportunities
Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to improve game performance
Analyze KPIs such as Retention, ARPDAU, Conversion, LTV and Engagement to guide design decisions
Drive feature and event improvements through continuous testing, iteration and experimentation
Clearly communicate design rationale, trade-offs and recommendations across the team

Zahtevi

5+ years of experience designing and operating successful F2P mobile games
Strong experience in systems design, economy design, progression design and LiveOps
Proven track record working on casual or puzzle games
Deep understanding of player motivation, retention mechanics and monetization design
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to design and evaluate A/B tests and translate data into actionable improvements
Comfortable making decisions based on KPIs and player behavior
Self driven and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities without waiting for direction
Ability to quickly understand new games, systems and player audiences and take ownership when moving between projects
Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building balancing, simulation and forecasting models
Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written
Passion for creating engaging and sustainable player experiences
Proficient in using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis and decision making

Tagovi

Game Economy DesignSystems DesignLiveOpsMonetization DesignA/B TestingProgression Design

Benefiti

Remote first, work fully remote or visit the Berlin office whenever you like
Flexible hours with no crunch culture and no overtime
Generous vacation
Home office budget
Training budget for learning and development
High spec laptop and top tier equipment
Monthly meal allowance
Monthly home office utility grant covering electricity and internet costs
Company swag
Annual company retreat

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O poziciji

Odgovornosti

Design, balance and optimize the game’s economy, progression and reward systems

Create engaging player motivation loops across events, features and monetization

Develop and maintain a cohesive ecosystem of LiveOps events that work together rather than compete for player attention

Design systems that improve retention, engagement and monetization while preserving a great player experience

Build and maintain economy models, balancing spreadsheets and simulations

Use data to identify player friction points, progression bottlenecks and monetization opportunities

Collaborate closely with cross functional teams to improve game performance

Analyze KPIs such as Retention, ARPDAU, Conversion, LTV and Engagement to guide design decisions

Drive feature and event improvements through continuous testing, iteration and experimentation

Clearly communicate design rationale, trade-offs and recommendations across the team

Zahtevi

5+ years of experience designing and operating successful F2P mobile games

Strong experience in systems design, economy design, progression design and LiveOps

Proven track record working on casual or puzzle games

Deep understanding of player motivation, retention mechanics and monetization design

Strong analytical mindset with the ability to design and evaluate A/B tests and translate data into actionable improvements

Comfortable making decisions based on KPIs and player behavior

Self driven and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities without waiting for direction

Ability to quickly understand new games, systems and player audiences and take ownership when moving between projects

Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building balancing, simulation and forecasting models

Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written

Passion for creating engaging and sustainable player experiences

Proficient in using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis and decision making

Benefiti

Remote first, work fully remote or visit the Berlin office whenever you like

Flexible hours with no crunch culture and no overtime

Generous vacation

Home office budget

Training budget for learning and development

High spec laptop and top tier equipment

Monthly meal allowance

Monthly home office utility grant covering electricity and internet costs

Company swag

Annual company retreat