Senior Game Designer (Casual Games) - Fully Remote

Overview

SOFTGAMES is seeking a creative and skilled Senior Game Designer (Casual Games) - Fully Remote. As a Senior Game Designer at SOFTGAMES you will be part of a small agile team. You will work very closely with the Game Producer on new Casual Mobile/Instant Games. You will be in charge of detailing out designs, coming up with new and interesting levels & systems while being a direct sparring partner to the Producer to ensure the highest possible quality of fun. This is a broad role with a big amount of ownership, you will directly support and at times take the lead on difficult design topics that range from loose conceptual ideas all the way to detailed in-game economies.

In Short

• Take ownership of the details when it comes to all aspects of Game Design.
• Designing Levels, Economies and Systems with support from the Producer.
• Team up, collaborate and iterate very closely with your Producer, Artist and your Developer.
• Demonstrate creativity and adaptability.

Requirements

• You are passionate about games and deeply engaged with mobile and casual game trends.
• You enjoy diving into the details.
• You have 5+ years of experience in Mobile Game Design, ideally on live games.
• You have a deep understanding of F2P mechanics, systems design, and player motivation.
• You’re a strong communicator, comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment.
• You enjoy all aspects of game design and bring specialized experience in at least one of the following: Economy Design, Systems Design, Level Design.
• You’re analytical and comfortable working with spreadsheets, KPIs, and balance tuning.
• You take ownership and initiative, driving your designs from concept to implementation.
• Fluent in English, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Remote first - We have a flexible working setup. Either fully remote wherever you are or on-site in our modern office in central Berlin - You decide.
• Flexible working hours - Structure your working hours to your needs. No crunch, no overtime!
• Generous vacation regulation no matter where you are!
• Home office allowance - Working from home but something is missing? We offer a budget to make your home office as productive as possible.
• Further Training - Everyone at SOFTGAMES is offered training opportunities to strengthen their skills or learn something new!
• Studio - We’re a remote-first company but also offer a super modern office with state-of-the-art tech, based in the center of Berlin.
• Equipment - Choose between a MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.
• Meal allowances - A monthly budget is additionally granted to be spent for your lunches.
• Monthly extra grant for home office electricity + internet costs.
• Swag - Enjoy our stylish Hoodies, Bags, Mugs, etc.
• Offsite Retreats - Twice a year the entire company gets together to learn, share ideas, focus on the future, and celebrate our successes. Our events in general are epic but our off-site Retreat is one of a kind.