Game Designer III (Card Rules)

TL;DR

Game Designer III (Card Rules): Design, tweak, and optimize gameplay experiences through rules and card interactions with an accent on mechanics, templates, and player health. Focus on evaluating rules across playstyles, improving design frameworks, and collaborating on new solutions using data and feedback.

Company

hirify.global develops player-focused games and experiences with collaborative teams.

Location: US-based with compliance to California, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington fair chance laws

What you will do

• Calibrate designs to relevant audiences and identify improvements for game health through cards using data.
• Articulate solutions for rules and mechanics, collaborating to select optimal approaches.
• Evaluate and refine rules across design and execution, considering multiple player playstyles.
• Improve existing frameworks and create new design approaches.
• Share work openly, incorporate feedback from team and players to guide direction.
• Mentor junior design team members.

Requirements

• 4+ years as game designer or tabletop rules manager
• Demonstrated experience with tabletop game rules
• Broad mechanics and content design skills

Nice to have

• Knowledge of CCGs and their features
• Experience playing or judging CCGs
• Experience with PvP strategy games
• Experience developing competitive or multiplayer games

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off and flexible schedules for work/life balance.
• Medical, dental, life insurance, parental leave, and 401k with company match.
• Collaborative environment prioritizing player delight and unique perspectives.