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Senior Game Designer (Mobile Games)

Skillsearch
Calgary, AB
Posted 3 days ago
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Full-time
Executive

Job Description

Please note this is a 100% onsite position (5 days a week) at the company's office in Calgary, Canada. Relocation assistance is provided.

Senior Game Designer (F2P mobile)

We're working with a small, creative team building innovative experiences for millions of players worldwide.

What You'll Do:

  • Design and balance features, game systems, economies, and live events for a free-to-play mobile title.
  • Create clear, thorough design documentation including wireframes, diagrams, and user flows.
  • Drive long-term player engagement and monetization through smart, data-informed design.
  • Analyze competitors and player behavior to evolve game mechanics and economy models.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with artists, developers, and analysts to deliver production-ready gameplay.
  • Prototype and iterate based on internal and community feedback.

What You Bring:

  • 4+ years in game design, ideally on a mid-core mobile title.
  • Deep understanding of F2P mechanics, systems design, and player psychology.
  • Strong analytical thinking and comfort working with spreadsheets, KPIs, and balance tuning.
  • Excellent communication and documentation skills.
  • Familiarity with agile workflows and live-service operations.

Bonus Points:

  • Experience with Unity or similar engines.
  • Background in economics, math, or behavioural psychology.
  • Skills in Figma, Photoshop, or scripting (LUA, etc.).
  • Prior experience with BI tools (e.g., Tableau).
  • Knowledge of multiplayer or real-time game mechanics.

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