Game Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Game Designer (Gamedev): Collaborating with artists, engineers, and product managers on game feature designs and monetization strategies for free-to-play mobile games with an accent on time-limited events, alternative game modes, and mini-games. Focus on balancing fun, difficulty, and monetization across designs, refining designs based on player feedback and data, and staying on top of mobile game trends and competitor features.

Location: This is an in-office position, located in Kirkland, WA.

Salary: $78,900 and $116,760 per Year

Company

hirify.global Games is a mobile video game company combining an innovative spirit with the support and expertise of Take-Two Interactive to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry.

What you will do

• Design new gameplay experiences including time-limited events, alternative game modes, and mini-games that add variety and excitement to the core game loop.
• Pitch and prototype creative concepts that align with player motivations, game themes, and business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance fun, difficulty, and monetization across your designs.
• Build and maintain clear documentation, wireframes, and specs to communicate design intent.
• Analyze player feedback and data to refine designs and identify opportunities for future content.
• Stay on top of mobile game trends and competitor features to ensure our game remains fresh and competitive.

Requirements

• 5+ years of game design experience, with a focus on free-to-play mobile games.
• Experience designing card-collecting, card-battling, and/or deck-building games is a plus!
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, and/or comparable, relevant work experience.
• Expert-level understanding of the mobile game landscape from a game design perspective, including game economies, data analysis, and back-end environments.
• World-class communication skills, with proven ability to produce effective design documentation
• A great teammate who can collaborate with engineers and artists on game development.

Culture & Benefits

• Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program.
• Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
• Paid parental and compassionate leave.
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.