Live Ops Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Live Ops Designer (Gamedev): Driving player engagement and business growth through live operations and monetization-related initiatives for Hay Day with an accent on event design and economy balancing. Focus on crafting innovative events, iterating on the live ops framework, and balancing world-class player experiences with business growth.

Location: Onsite in Helsinki, Finland. Relocation support provided.

Company

hirify.global is a leading games company based in Helsinki, known for global hits like Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars, and Hay Day.

What you will do

• Plan and maintain the Live Ops calendar, balancing events, economy, and content drops to ensure consistent player engagement.
• Design and execute fresh game experiences by creatively remixing existing game capabilities.
• Generate innovative ideas for new events and monetization mechanics.
• Design the live ops economy to provide intuitive incentives for players to engage with the calendar.
• Collaborate with marketing to align event narratives, timing, and messaging for a consistent experience.
• Coordinate with the broader game team to align live ops plans and iterate on designs collaboratively.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in live-service, free-to-play mobile games.
• Demonstrated track record in running and growing a live F2P game.
• Experience with live ops tooling and a deep understanding of engagement drivers.
• Strong analytical skills and a relentless approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate in a fast-paced, autonomous environment.
• Must be based in or be able to relocate to Helsinki, Finland.

Nice to have

• Background in free-to-play monetization design.
• Experience balancing and iterating on live events through testing.
• Experience working within long-lived codebases and design systems.
• Deep knowledge of Hay Day or the casual game genre.
• UX & UI design experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Culture based on independent cells, trust, and the freedom to take risks and learn from failures.
• Comprehensive relocation support for employees and their families, including pets.
• Inclusive environment where high-quality ideas are valued regardless of hierarchy.
• Compensation and benefits structured to prioritize human well-being over corporate metrics.
• Collaborative work environment focused on genuine human interactions.