Senior Game Designer (Systems & Economy) - Remote

About SOFTGAMES

SOFTGAMES is a leading instant gaming company that creates social games played by millions worldwide. We are seeking a Senior Game Designer (Systems & Economy) to elevate one of our leading puzzle games. We are a remote-first company with a global team of 100 people, committed to fostering diversity and inclusion.

Your Role

In this role, you will own the design and optimization of the game’s progression, economy, events, and monetization systems. Your mission is to create compelling short-, mid-, and long-term goals that drive player engagement for months and years, while maximizing player satisfaction and business performance. You will collaborate closely with Product, BI, UA, Art, and Development teams, using data and player behavior insights to guide design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design, balance, and optimize the game’s economy, progression, and reward systems.
• Create engaging player motivation loops across events, features, and monetization.
• Develop and maintain a cohesive ecosystem of LiveOps events, ensuring synergy rather than competition for player attention.
• Design systems that improve retention, engagement, and monetization while preserving a great player experience.
• Build and maintain economy models, balancing spreadsheets, and simulations.
• Utilize data to identify player friction points, progression bottlenecks, and monetization opportunities.
• Analyze KPIs such as Retention, ARPDAU, Conversion, LTV, and Engagement to inform design decisions.
• Drive feature and event improvements through continuous testing, iteration, and experimentation.
• Clearly communicate design rationale, trade-offs, and recommendations across the team.

Your Profile

• 5+ years of experience designing and operating successful F2P mobile games.
• Strong experience in systems design, economy design, progression design, and LiveOps.
• Proven track record working on casual or puzzle games.
• Deep understanding of player motivation, retention mechanics, and monetization design.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to design, execute, and translate data (e.g., A/B Tests) into actionable improvements.
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building balancing models.
• Comfortable making decisions based on KPIs and player behavior.
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities without waiting for direction.
• Proficient in using AI tools for data analysis.
• Deep passion for games.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.

Note: Qualified applicants will be expected to complete a design test. This is a REMOTE position.

Benefits

• Remote First: Flexible working setup – fully remote or on-site in our modern Berlin office.
• Flexible Working Hours: Structure your workday to your needs; no crunch or overtime.
• Generous Vacation: Ample vacation time regardless of location.
• Home Office Allowance: Budget to enhance your home office setup.
• Further Training: Opportunities to strengthen skills or learn new ones.
• Modern Office: State-of-the-art office in central Berlin (optional).
• Equipment: Choice of MacBook Pro or Lenovo Laptop.
• Meal Allowances: Monthly budget for lunches.
• Wellness Benefits: Access to Virtual Yoga, Meditation, and more.
• Home Office Support: Monthly grant for home office electricity and internet costs.
• Swag: Stylish company merchandise.
• Offsite Retreats: Twice-yearly company gatherings for learning, sharing, and celebrating.

About SOFTGAMES

SOFTGAMES is the leading instant gaming company, creating casual, social games playable instantly across all devices. Our blockbuster game "Bubble Shooter Pro" is a global top-grossing hit on Facebook, played daily by millions. We partner with platforms like Facebook and Samsung to craft the next generation of instant games. We value diversity and welcome all applications, regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity.

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