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Senior Game Designer

Roles & Responsibilities

  • 5+ years of mobile game design experience in a free-to-play studio, with a focus on casual or hybrid casual games and a proven track record of managing complex design projects.
  • Strong knowledge of core game design principles including mechanics, systems, economy design, monetization, and live ops.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and maintain detailed design documentation; highly collaborative.
  • Proficiency in Unity is an advantage, with a broad passion for hybrid-casual and casual mobile games and strong market trend awareness.

Requirements:

  • Design and balance game systems, features, mechanics, new content, and the game’s economy and monetization; review and optimize existing features and live ops events based on KPIs.
  • Create and maintain clear game design documentation (briefs, flowcharts, feature layouts, UI/UX mocks) and communicate it to development teams and stakeholders, prioritizing work.
  • Lead cross-functional collaboration with product owners, artists, programmers to ensure smooth integration of design elements into the game engine; facilitate production milestones and critical reviews.
  • Drive KPI-based decision making using data analytics and market trends; participate in playtesting, gather feedback, iterate on features, and stay current with industry practices.

Job description

Description

With more than 8 billion downloads, CrazyLabs is a leading publisher of casual and hybrid-casual games.

We have proven that real success comes from staying ahead with the latest technology, having fun with what we do, and building excellent teams. That’s where you come in!

If you are:

  • An experienced Senior Game Designer
  • Ready to work on long-lasting casual and hybrid casual titles with millions of daily users and their own player communities
  • A strong believer in teamwork 
  • Are not afraid of innovation and learning new tools on the go
  • Approaching your work with joy and genuine curiosity

Then you are on the right track to be a great match with CrazyLabs.

As a Senior Game Designer, you will:

  • Design new systems, features, game mechanics, & new content.
  • Balance and maintain the game’s economy & monetization
  • Review and analyze existing game features and live op events, and suggest solutions according to specific KPIs and business challenges.
  • Support existing live op events, and create new events to engage the game’s audience
  • Work closely with the game product owners to define requirements and roadmaps.
  • Create clear & complete game design documentation for game content & features, including briefs, flowcharts, feature layouts, UI/UX mockups, etc. 
  • Communicate and prioritize game design to development teams and relevant stakeholders
  • Facilitate the production process and be involved in critical review milestones
  • Coordinate with artists, programmers, and other team members to ensure the smooth integration of design elements into the game engine
  • Lead and balance game KPI based on data analytics and market trend decisions
  • Collaborate with the design team to create and implement engaging game content that aligns with the overall narrative and gameplay objectives
  • Participate in playtesting sessions, gathering and analyzing feedback to iterate on and improve game features and mechanics
  • Continuously research and keep up to date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging game design techniques and technologies.


Requirements

Senior Game Designer role requires:

  • Have at least 5 years of game design experience in a Mobile F2P Studio / Mobile Gaming company, with a focus on Casual or Hybrid Casual games.
  • Have a proven history of managing complex design projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong knowledge of game design principles, including mechanics & systems, economy design, level design, monetization, and live ops.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  • Enjoy challenges and problem-solving
  • Be immersed in the gaming world, know the market and current trends
  • Positive and self-driven, with the ability to be collaborative in a team environment
  • Have proven ability to conceptualize, create, and implement game concepts using various tools and technology
  • Have excellent creative, analytical, and organizational skills with a proven ability to write, communicate, and maintain detailed design documentation throughout
  • Broad knowledge of games; passion for hybrid-casual and casual mobile games.
  • Proficiency in Unity - An advantage

CrazyLabs commitments:

Employee benefits are part of our love language. Annual team trip, global holidays celebration and presents, birthday, and job anniversary presents.. And so so much more!

Remote but not alone. While you are enjoying flexibility with the remote position, we make sure you always feel as a part of our Crazy team. From the first day at CrazyLabs you will be supported by an experienced people’s team to ensure your integration and journey is on the highest level.

Our approach to AI. At CrazyLabs, AI isn’t scary, and it isn’t a buzzword. We’ve assembled an AI Lead team dedicated to teaching, training, and helping all Crazies to be ahead of the curve and use AI smartly. CrazyLabs is an AI slop-free zone.

The Future is Crazy, Join the Lab!


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