This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of systems thinking, live game design, and practical implementation with an intense player focus — someone who can lead a feature from concept to live operations as well as refine existing systems.
Help improve and extend internal design tools and pipelines to empower the full design team
Have deep experience designing and tuning systems for live games, including progression mechanics, currencies, economies, and player engagement loops
Are skilled in both conceptual design and hands-on implementation (e.g., using scripting or prototyping tools to bring systems to life)
Think holistically about feature ecosystems and their impact on player motivation and long-term retention
Thrive in small, collaborative teams and are comfortable wearing multiple hats
Have experience mentoring or managing other designers, even in a flat or hybrid leadership model
Care deeply about the player experience and designing systems that are meaningful, ethical, and fun
Don't mind taking an assessment/proprietary test during the interview process.
Must-Haves:
Extensive experience with live games and economy design
Strong background in systems design, meta systems, and player progression
Experience balancing game systems based on player feedback and analytics
Ability to understand complex variable-driven relationships and how to use them to create simple, relatable gameplay
Experience working in 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, or similar)
Code literacy to read and understand scripts and do minor tweaks
Familiarity with multiplayer and online game systems
Nice-to-Haves:
Proficiency in scripting languages or light programming (e.g., C#, C++, or visual scripting)
Seek adventure and uncertainty in exploring experimental and risky game concept
Familiarity with rapid iteration and data-informed design decisions
Experience integrating monetization thoughtfully within player-centric systems
Have a desire to create meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire players
A strong desire to work directly with data scientists to create a deep understanding of players that helps everyone create better player experiences
Perks:
Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Two Weeks Winter Break
Employees and their dependents get medical, dental, and vision coverage, regardless of their level, tenure, or position within the company. Moreover, these benefits start on the first day of the job—there’s no waiting period before they kick in.
Pet Insurance for those who need it too.
Compassionate leave for employees who needs to take care of their family members
Pre-tax wellness stipend
Pre-tax work from home stipend
Access our savings plan (401K program) with company match
Mental health resources including Headspace membership and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Discount portal for everyday goods and services
Employee inclusive and diversity initiatives such as Grow Together + FDX (First Day eXperience)
Support for personal professional development
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
The salary range for this position is $98,000 USD to $153,000 USD annually, with the opportunity to earn an annual discretionary bonus. This salary range is an estimate, and the actual salary may vary based on the Company’s compensation practices.
Employees in this position are eligible to participate in the Company’s standard employee benefit programs, which currently include the following: medical, dental, vision, 401k, and paid time off.
Our base pay is benchmarked against regional market and industry data and is adjusted to reflect the cost of living in your specific geographic area.
