Lead Game Designer

Anywhere
Fully Remote
Full-Time
Posted 2 months ago

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📋 Description

  • Take full ownership of game design and the end-to-end player experience.
  • Critically audit existing mechanics, reward loops, and onboarding flows to identify areas for optimization.
  • Propose and prototype concrete enhancements for retention strategies, mini-game, training task.
  • Design new gameplay systems that harmonize engagement with our client's core neurocognitive goals.
  • Refine UX details including copy, pacing, and friction points across the mobile application.
  • Collaborate with the engineering team to leverage behavioral data in design choices.
  • Communicate concepts through clear specifications and actionable prototypes for development.

🎯 Requirements

  • 8 years overall game design experience, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
  • Extensive experience in mobile game design, particularly within wellness or casual genres.
  • Deep mastery of retention mechanics, progression systems, and reward structures.
  • Expert understanding of mobile UX principles and funnel-driven product thinking.
  • Ability to provide and receive direct, constructive feedback in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proactive mindset with the independence to solve complex problems without oversight.
  • Rapid execution skills, converting ideas into technical documentation with high reliability.
  • Strong professional communication skills in English for daily team collaboration.
  • A collaborative attitude that fits naturally within a tight-knit, dynamic startup culture.

🏖️ Benefits

  • Top compensation based on expertise – we are only looking for top talent and pay accordingly.
  • Long-term work from home + allowances - we let you work from the comfort of your home + amazing allowances you get to enjoy!
  • Reimbursable allowance of up to 15K for your home office setup
  • Standard 5 day work week from Monday to Friday.
  • Flexible working schedule. You can choose your working hours (within reason).
  • Flat management style and open-door policy - no micromanagement and your voice is being heard!
  • Work with the latest technologies - you can hone your skills and work with Australian and European clients + a chance to earn more through our self-training program.
  • Enrolment to HMO for a maximum of 3 immediate dependents on your 1st day.
  • Incentive-based wellness program.
  • Free consultations with [REDACTED] registered nutritionist-dietitians.
  • Free access to our very own [REDACTED] CrossFit gym (or get a company-sponsored membership in a different gym, whichever suits your needs best).

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Benefits & Perks

Remote-friendly
Home office stipend
Flexible hours
Health insurance
Gym membership
Wellness stipend
Learning budget

Recommended Skills for this Position

Game UX
Game UI Design Patterns
Mobile UX Design
Prototyping
Behavioral Design
Onboarding Experience Design
Data-Driven Design
Designer-Developer Handoff
Interaction Design
User-Centered Design
Iterative Design
Systems Thinking
Design Communication
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Stakeholder Communication and Influence
UX Writing

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