Game Designer

TL;DR

Game Designer: Driving the full cycle of game development from research to live operations with an accent on game economy design and rapid gameplay iteration. Focus on polishing moment-to-moment gameplay experiences and making data-driven design decisions based on user feedback.

Location: Redwood City, CA. Visa sponsorship (CPT/OPT/H1B) available for international students.

Company

hirify.global builds technology to empower creators to make video games without any coding, providing intuitive tools for anyone to craft successful titles.

What you will do

• Drive full cycle of game development from research, development, launch, and live operations.
• Plan, design, and execute game economy, validating experiences related to numeric design.
• Design, implement, and iterate on gameplay through rapid prototyping and feedback cycles.
• Polish moment-to-moment gameplay experiences with great attention to detail.
• Collaborate with the art team to create top-notch user experiences.
• Fast iteration during live operation based on data and user feedback.

Requirements

• Strong ambition and passion for creating games that reach massive audiences, especially casual and midcore mobile games.
• Deep understanding of popular game systems and economy design in successful F2P titles.
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills, with ability to work effectively in a data-driven environment.
• Ability to give and receive critical feedback constructively.
• Fluent in at least one game editor (Unity, UE5, StarCraft 2 Editor, or Warcraft 3 Editor) and a scripting language (e.g., Lua).

Nice to have

• Experience with UI design and implementation.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to lead a game from concept to launch and beyond.
• Develop game design and product management skills through data-driven decisions.
• Create games that reach millions of players and become an exceptional product leader.
• Work with a team from companies like Google and Tencent, averaging 8+ years in gaming.