AI Prototyping Game Designer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

AI Prototyping Game Designer (Gamedev): Evaluating and generating new game concepts primarily in the puzzle genre with an accent on data-informed decision making and market analysis. Focus on building hypotheses, designing product experiments, and leading cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality gameplay.

Location: Remote (EU, Non-EU, Ukraine)

Company

hirify.global is a Ukrainian product and publishing game development company specializing in mobile puzzle games that blend creativity with analytics.

What you will do

• Evaluate and generate game ideas for new puzzle games from an existing concept pool or independently.
• Apply a data-informed approach to product decisions by combining analytics, common sense, and creative thinking.
• Build hypotheses and design product experiments to validate game ideas.
• Lead cross-functional teams, communicating product strategy and motivating the team toward shared goals.
• Conduct macro market analysis and monitor competitor trends to apply insights to products.
• Track and analyze product KPIs while maintaining high quality standards and a player-first culture.

Requirements

• Deep understanding of game mechanics and their impact on player experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Analytical thinking and a data-informed approach to decision-making and risk identification.
• Strong understanding of the mobile games market, specifically the puzzle genre.
• Experience operating and supporting multiple live games simultaneously.
• Fluent Ukrainian and Advanced English are required.

Culture & Benefits

• High level of ownership and autonomy in decision-making without micromanagement.
• Freedom to implement and test your own ideas in a highly collaborative environment.
• Direct impact on product strategy, game quality, and overall business results.
• 100% paid vacation (20 days) and sick leave (22 days).
• Flexible schedule and remote work arrangements.
• Provision of all necessary hardware, tools, and licenses.

Hiring process

• CV review.
• Interview with talent acquisition manager.
• Test task.
• Interview with CRDO.
• Job offer.