Associate Game Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Associate Game Designer (Gamedev): Supporting the development of Star Trek Fleet Command with an accent on content creation and feature design for a 4X MMO. Focus on balancing game economies, pacing resource progression, and refining player experiences based on live data and feedback.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading global interactive entertainment and mobile games company known for developing and operating high-grossing titles like Star Trek Fleet Command and MONOPOLY GO!.

What you will do

• Contribute to the design and development of content streams by crafting engaging player loops.
• Build and refine gameplay experiences focused on resource generation, spending, and power growth.
• Leverage the Star Trek IP to create unique content integrated with franchise lore.
• Use spreadsheets to model content pacing and event progression.
• Collaborate with designers, analysts, and engineers to implement genre-advancing features.
• Iterate on content based on senior designer feedback and live analytics.

Requirements

• 1+ years of professional game design experience in a studio setting.
• Strong proficiency in spreadsheets for balancing power curves and resource flow.
• Proven ability to balance player fun, engagement, and monetization in F2P economies.
• Comfort working with KPIs and using data to inform tuning adjustments.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional production environment.
• Proficiency in written English required for the resume and daily tasks.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with SQL, scripting languages, or game simulation tools.
• Experience with live ops, event design, or server lifecycle planning.
• Knowledge of large-scale or legacy F2P game economies.
• Personal interest in Star Trek, sci-fi, or strategic social gaming.

Culture & Benefits

• Diverse and supportive work environment committed to respect and equal opportunity.
• Participation in building one of the most successful 4X MMO games in the market.
• Collaborative team culture centered on innovation and player connection.
• Opportunity for professional growth within a global, award-winning game studio.