Lead Game Designer (Mobile Games)

4 Months ago • 5 Years + • Game Design

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Job Description

Lead Game Designer for mobile games at Kwalee, 5+ years experience, mobile free-to-play monetization, Unity, game design documents.
Must have:
  • 5+ years experience
  • Mobile monetization
  • Game design docs
  • Unity experience
Good to have:
  • Modern mobile design
  • Game balancing
  • UI flow creation
  • Player engagement
Perks:
  • Hybrid work model
  • Supportive environment
Kwalee creates engaging and innovative games that are easy to pick up and play. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio. 
With a focus on fun and creativity we have made a mark in the gaming industry and strive to make the most fun games for the world's players! Joining Kwalee means becoming part of a team that has reached over 1 billion players around the globe.

As we continue to grow, we are now looking for a Lead Game Designer to join our hybrid-casual team in our office in Leamington Spa. 

As a Lead Game Designer you’ll be working closely with our Design Team to make our games as fun as they can be with responsibility for multiple mobile game projects, creating game design documents, diagrams and flowcharts.

Responsibilities

    • Working as part of the design team and working closely with them to make our games as fun as they can be.
    • Taking responsibility for multiple mobile game projects, creating game design documents, diagrams and flowcharts.
    • Designing compelling game mechanics using modern mobile design principles.
    • Creating, balancing and tuning game mechanics, game difficulty and UI flow.
    • Creating levels and additional content using Unity, for new and existing games.
    • Evolving and adapting game designs based on play testing, feedback and live metrics.
    • Driving long term player engagement by understanding mobile players needs and motivations.

Requirements

    • A minimum of 5 years experience in a game design role with at least one published relevant game.
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
    • Knowledge of mobile free-to-play game monetisation and advertising techniques.
    • Ability to work creatively in a demanding team environment.
    • Absolute passion for playing and making video games, especially mobile games.
    • Strong creative ideas and imagination, able to entertain players with challenges, humour, surprises and fun.
    • Positive attitude, self driven, able to work alone or as part of a team.
    • Based in our office in Leamington Spa, following our hybrid model with 4 days per week on-site.
Compensation & Benefits: The design of our compensation and benefits revolves around a people-first philosophy. We have a supportive environment, with a strong focus on development and wellbeing. In structuring benefits across our offices, we adhere to core principles and align with local standards. Salaries are fairly benchmarked in accordance with background and skills, against industry and location standards. Our Talent Acquisition team will share more details with you as you progress in the recruitment process. They're eager to connect with you and can't wait to have a conversation!
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About The Company

We make the most fun games for the world's players. Find us on your phone, PC and consoles. Thanks to our players, we've achieved one billion downloads with games like Draw It, Jetpack Jump, or Airport Security. Look out for exciting PC and console games like Space Chef, Wildmender, and Robobeat.

Find out more about our team, games, publishing and careers here: https://bit.ly/45qoGYx

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Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

Royal Leamington Spa, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (Hybrid)

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