Game Designer

Core Responsibilities:

We are Joyteractive, a leading mobile game developer and publisher specializing in puzzle games. Our flagship product, Cryptogram: Word Brain Puzzle, currently holds the #3 spot among all iOS/Android word games in the US. We are seeking an experienced Game Designer to strengthen our R&D team.

Key Tasks:

• Core Gameplay Development & Ideation: Focus on the creation, iteration, and refinement of core gameplay mechanics. Work closely on short iteration cycles to quickly test and improve gameplay concepts.

• Documentation: Write clear and concise game design documents (GDDs) that communicate ideas and provide detailed specifications for the development team.

• Competitor Analysis: Conduct deconstruction and analysis of competing products to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.

• Data-driven Design: Use analytical metrics to guide design decisions and improve gameplay through data insights.

Required Skills and Experience:

• 3+ years of game designer experience

• Deep understanding of core gameplay mechanics

• Experience working as a project’s feature-owner

• Knowledge of monetization trends and general mobile market trends

• Systematic experience in market research with a strong interest in applying findings to design decisions

• Understanding of product and business goals, ability to prioritize

• Writing clear documentation and interacting with team members

• Adaptability and eagerness to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment

• Understanding of basic analytical metrics

• Experience with Unity

Nice-to-Have:

• Active use of AI tools in day-to-day work and a genuine interest in exploring new ways to improve workflows with AI

• English proficiency at B2 level or higher

Compensation and Benefits:

For your success, we offer:

• 18 business days of compensated day-offs

• 8 paid Personal Days a year + 1 day added annually

• Flexible Public Holidays policy

• 100% Sick Leave compensation

• Payment for wear and tear on equipment while using a personal computer

• Remote work option