Live Designer II (GameDev)

TL;DR

Live Designer II (GameDev): Designing and tuning live economy systems and monetization for Prominence Poker with an accent on data-informed iteration and long-term player engagement. Focus on interpreting player behavior insights to improve system fairness, rewards, and financial sustainability.

Location: Remote (US). Relocation assistance to Eugene, OR, USA is available.

Salary: $89,000–$103,000 / year

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio creating innovative, best-selling, cross-platform live games for top-tier publishers since 1999.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and tune live economy systems, including currencies, stores, rewards, and monetization loops.
• Collaborate with analytics and product partners to interpret telemetry and KPIs, identifying actionable opportunities for engagement and revenue growth.
• Define and maintain live event frameworks, seasonal structures, and cadence plans.
• Author clear documentation and economy models to communicate feature intent.
• Partner with engineering and BI teams to ensure telemetry hooks are in place and reliable.
• Support the long-term sustainability of Prominence Poker by contributing to live strategy, retention planning, and player experience goals.

Requirements

• 4–6 years of professional experience in game design, preferably on a live service or F2P title.
• At least one shipped live or monetized title with meaningful contribution to economy or event systems.
• Deep understanding of free-to-play economy and monetization design.
• Familiarity with business intelligence and telemetry practices, including KPI interpretation and retention metrics.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills; ability to express design intent clearly.
• Comfort collaborating with analytics and product managers to guide data-driven design iteration.

Nice to have

• Experience with collectible and progression-based systems, large content libraries, and ongoing balance.
• Experience collaborating with BI/analytics teams; direct hands-on with dashboards or telemetry tools a plus.
• Unreal Engine experience preferred; Unity or proprietary tools acceptable.
• Familiarity with live casino, poker, or social games strongly preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working environment: remote, in-office, or hybrid options.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
• 401K with employer match and Employer Paid Life Insurance Policy.
• Generous Paid Time Off and 20 Paid Company Holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave and Employee Assistance Program.
• Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.

Hiring process

• Applied
• Under Review
• Phone Screen
• Interview
• Team Interview