Meta Game Designer (Shadow Fight 3)

Location: Remote from all over the world; working hours are 10 AM–7 PM (GMT+3), with possible adjustment.

Company

Nekki is a game development studio with over 20 years of experience creating mobile, PC, and console games, including Shadow Fight, Vector, SPINE, and Fight Me.

What you will do

• Design meta game mechanics for Shadow Fight 3.
• Write detailed feature documentation and keep it up to date.
• Oversee the development of meta mechanics through release and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Calculate in-game balance and analyze progression systems.
• Prepare structured data collection requests and collaborate with analytics specialists.
• Reverse-engineer meta mechanics from other games.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of commercial experience as a Meta Game Designer on a midcore or hardcore project.
• Thorough understanding of game systems design, balance principles, RPG and fighting game progression systems.
• Strong mathematical background and ability to analyze data and draw statistical conclusions.
• Understanding of mobile game metrics.
• Ability to collaborate across departments, work independently, take initiative, and learn quickly.
• Proficiency in Google Sheets.

Nice to have

• English at B1 level or higher.
• Familiarity with Kibana or Python.
• Experience working with Unity.

Culture & Benefits

• Friendly and informal work environment with shared gaming interests and internal game jams.
• Support for professional development, including specialized conferences and educational events.
• Remote work from all over the world.
• Flexible adjustment of working hours around the 10 AM–7 PM GMT+3 schedule.
• Competitive salary based on professional qualifications.