Key skills
SQLAnalyticsLeadershipMentoringA/B TestingCommunicationRemote Work
About this role
Role Overview
- Lead the design and iteration of core gameplay mechanics, ensuring deep, engaging, and scalable systems.
- Oversee live events, seasonal content, balance updates, and other live service elements to maximize player engagement and long-term retention.
- Leverage player telemetry, A/B testing, and analytics to make informed design decisions that improve user experience and game balance.
- Design and maintain a dynamic in-game economy, ensuring fair and engaging progression for all types of players.
- Work closely with engineering, art, marketing, and community teams.
- Maintain detailed, up-to-date documentation on game systems, mechanics, and economy models to align with development goals.
Requirements
- 7+ years of game design experience, with shipped titles in live-service games (MMOs, strategy games, RPGs, or similar).
- Strong background in live operations and experience designing data-driven game updates that drive player retention.
- Proficiency in game analytics and telemetry tools, with a track record of using player data to refine and improve game systems.
- Deep understanding of in-game economies, balance, and progression systems, with experience in designing sustainable, engaging systems for online games.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience leading and mentoring design teams.
- Proficiency with industry-standard design and analytics tools, including spreadsheets for balancing, SQL for querying game data.
- Passion for building engaging online experiences that keep players coming back.
Tech Stack
- SQL
Benefits
- Fully Remote Work: A fully remote work environment with flexible hours and a yearly company offsite to bring the whole team together.
- Work with the Best: Collaborate with gaming industry veterans who have developed games generating over $10B in combined revenue.
- Unlimited PTO: Take the time you need, when you need it. We believe in a healthy work-life balance.
- Competitive Compensation: Market-leading salary, performance-based bonuses, and stock options.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, vision (if applicable based on location), and other wellness programs.
- Growth & Impact: Be part of an early-stage project where you’ll have a major influence on the design, live operations, and overall player experience.