Senior Game Designer (Mobile Games)

TL;DR

Senior Game Designer (Mobile Games): Leading the transition of mobile products from hypercasual to a hybrid casual model, focusing on creating deeper and more engaging gameplay experiences with an accent on enhancing core loop, progression, retention, and monetization strategies. Focus on analyzing player behavior data, balancing game economy systems, and collaborating with cross-discipline teams for prototyping and feature development.

Location: Must be based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, or be able to relocate to Vietnam.

Company

hirify.global is a dynamic music game company that leverages cutting-edge technology to transform how people experience music, leading the global simple music game market with over 3.5 billion downloads.

What you will do

• Actively explore the mobile game market and utilize player behavior data and feedback to suggest improvements for hirify.global games.
• Brainstorm, consolidate, and propose comprehensive design solutions to improve retention, engagement, monetization, live events, and social features.
• Expand design briefs into complete specifications, considering all technical and design possibilities.
• Collaborate with cross-discipline teams for prototyping and idea iteration, participating in feature development from start to finish.
• Manage a healthy game economy by creating and balancing systems based on data and monetization strategy.
• Evaluate design solutions by conducting user testing, interviews, and analyzing data, documenting findings for future development.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of experience working as a Game Designer or with an equivalent portfolio.
• Deep knowledge of game design principles, including player motivation, core loop, monetization models, and economy balancing.
• Strong game analysis skills to deconstruct and discuss game design strengths and weaknesses.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively in a data-driven environment.
• Ability to pitch concepts in a clear, detailed manner through strong written, visual, and verbal skills.
• Experience with wireframe & UI creation tools such as Figma, Adobe XD.
• Experience with office software like Excel or Google Sheet.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive salary and 13th-month salary.
• Annual Performance Bonus and flexible working time.
• Personal learning and well-being budget, along with a team-building budget.
• Lunch and parking allowance.
• Various learning activities, including internal training & sharing, international conferences, and e-learning (Udemy, LinkedIn Learning).
• Engaging music events and an Employee Assistance Program to support mental health & well-being.
• Minimum 12 days of paid annual leave, plus 10 days of paid sick leave.
• 12 days working from home per year.
• Attractive relocation package (for several positions).