game designer

Eyeball Games Pte. Ltd.

Together with the team that built 8 Ball Pool and Pool Masters, you will be the architect for our new pool/billiard party game that will include globally recognized IPs, launching on a new platform at the end of 2026. This is a full-time (remote possible) senior role that requires both a mastery of game systems design ensuring a cohesive and compelling player experience from concept to live-service and the ability to coordinate with artists, developers and IP owners.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Design Ownership: Take ultimate responsibility for the quality, coherence, and fun factor of the game's core systems, mechanics, and content. Design and architect the integration layer between physical control devices and the cloud-hosted game client/service backend.</li><li>Documentation: Create, maintain, and own comprehensive, clear, and actionable Game Design Documents (GDDs) and design briefs for all features.</li><li>Task Prioritization: Prioritize and track all design tasks, ensuring they align with the project schedule, technical constraints, and overall creative goals.</li><li>Prototyping &amp; Iteration: Design, script, and implement core game systems and mechanics using in-house tools or engines in Unity game engine.</li><li>Data-Driven Design: Define and analyze key player metrics and analytics to validate design choices, identify pain points, and drive continuous iteration post-launch .</li><li>Player Advocacy: Be the primary advocate for the player experience, balancing creative ambition with market trends, business goals, and technical feasibility.</li></ul>Qualifications<ul><li>At least 2-3 years of professional experience in Game Design</li><li>A proven track record of designing and shipping titles on PC, Console, or Mobile with an experience in party / hybrid casual games</li><li>Practical experience integrating and using Generative AI (GenAI) and Machine Learning (ML) tools in Game Design.</li><li>Expertise in Systems Design (e.g., player progression, economy, core loops) and a deep understanding of player motivation and retention drivers.</li><li>Exceptional communication, presentation, and negotiation skills; comfortable defending design decisions to leadership and external parties and communicating clear tasks to technical teams.</li><li>High proficiency with Unity game engine</li><li>Experience with liveops and post-launch content strategy.</li><li>A strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in multiple design disciplines (e.g., Level Design, UX, Narrative).</li><li>Background in technical design or programming is a plus.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: 90,000.00TRY - 120,000.00TRY per monthExperience:<ul><li>Game Design: 2 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>English (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: Remote

Game Designer

Appsnation

We are looking for a creative and talented 2D Game Artist / Game Designer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing high-quality 2D game assets, characters, environments, and UI elements while collaborating closely with developers to create engaging gameplay experiences. Responsibilities: Design and create 2D game characters, backgrounds, environments, and props Develop game UI/UX elements such as icons, menus, and HUDs Work with the development team to implement art assets into the game Maintain consistent art style and visual quality<ul><li>Optimize graphics for mobile and web games</li><li>Create animations and visual effects for gameplay</li></ul>Requirements: Proven experience as a 2D Game Artist or Game Designer Strong skills in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar design tools Experience with 2D animation and sprite design<ul><li>Understanding of game art pipelines and asset optimization</li><li>Creativity and strong attention to detail</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment</li></ul>Preferred Skills: Experience with Unity or other game engines Knowledge of UI/UX design for games<ul><li>Experience designing assets for mobile games</li></ul>Job Type: Full-Time Location: Karachi If you are passionate about game design and digital art, we would love to see your portfolio. Apply by sending your CV and portfolio to: jobs@appsnation.coJob Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Current Salary Package ?</li></ul>Work Location: In person

2D Game Artist / Game Designer

Voodoo

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About Voodoo</h1>
Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.
This position is fully remote as long as you are willing to work in CET hours, or Barcelona-based.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Team</h1>
Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games.
Joining our Gaming team means collaborating with industry experts to build the tools and infrastructure that power the next generation of hit games. You will be a key partner to our game studios, enabling them to build, iterate, and launch games more efficiently.
You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on Hole.io, one of Voodoo's top games.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role</h1>
Note: This role is focused on hands-on gameplay design and quality, not team management.
We&rsquo;re seeking a talented and seasoned Principal Game Designer who is deeply passionate about casual games and laser-focused on creating the next big hit. With extensive experience in the industry, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering fun to millions of players. As the driving force behind the game's success, you'll ensure the game reaches the highest standards of quality and innovation.<ul><li>
Own the quality bar for core mechanics, moment-to-moment interaction, and overall game feel</li><li>
Design, prototype, and refine new gameplay features and mechanics that expand the core Hole.io loop</li><li>
Iterate new and existing features &amp; parameters until achieving final quality game feel e.g. friction, bounce, suction force, camera &amp; movement easing curves, etc.</li><li>
Partner closely with engineers to implement and iterate on Unity-based gameplay systems that perform well on mobile devices</li><li>
Collaborate with level designers to ensure gameplay mechanics integrate smoothly with open 3D environments</li><li>
Identify opportunities to improve player engagement, retention, and session satisfaction through gameplay changes</li><li>
Lead rapid prototyping and iteration cycles, validating ideas through playtesting, AB tests and data analysis</li><li>
Define best practices and design guidelines for gameplay systems and interaction design</li><li>
Work with product and analytics teams to translate player data and experimentation results into gameplay improvements</li><li>
Champion simplicity, clarity, and delight in every interaction</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Profile</h1><ul><li>
7 years of experience in gameplay design, with proven track record in F2P mobile games</li><li>
Experience owning core gameplay systems from concept through launch and live ops</li><li>
Deep understanding of game feel, player control responsiveness, and interaction design</li><li>
Strong intuition for simple mechanics with high player satisfaction</li><li>
Experience designing systems driven by physics interactions, player movement, and environmental gameplay</li><li>
Ability to balance accessibility for casual audiences with meaningful gameplay depth</li><li>
Strong hands-on experience with Unity and solid understanding of its physics systems &amp; collisions</li><li>
Experience working with A/B testing and data-driven informed decision making</li><li>
Communication skills in English, both written and verbal</li><li>
Deep collaboration mindset, including excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and a positive &amp; humble mindset towards receiving, acting on, and giving feedback</li><li>
Accountability, independence, and responsibility when given ownership over your work</li><li>
Eager to become more efficient way and to improve yourself day after day</li></ul>
Nice-to-have:<ul><li>
Experience improving core loop retention through gameplay iteration</li><li>
Comfortable prototyping gameplay directly in engine and collaborating closely with engineers.</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h1>
Competitive salary and other benefits according to the country you reside.</div>

Principal Game Designer (Core Gameplay) - Hole.io

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">About Voodoo</h1>
Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.
This position is fully remote CET &plusmn;2h or Barcelona-based.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Team</h1>
Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games.
Joining our Gaming team means collaborating with industry experts to build the tools and infrastructure that power the next generation of hit games. You will be a key partner to our game studios, enabling them to build, iterate, and launch games more efficiently.
You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on puzzle games such as This is Blast!, Card Factory etc.<h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Role</h1>
We are searching for the architect of our players' core gameplay experience and the engineer of our content pipeline. This is a highly autonomous, hybrid role. You will tweak blast radiuses in Unity, write scripts to automate balancing, and debate core meta-progression. You don't wait for processes; you build them to maximize speed and quality.
You will:<ul><li>
Own &amp; Automate Pipeline: Identify bottlenecks and build scripts/tools to drastically speed up level creation.</li><li>
Hands-on Design: Build and rapidly iterate on puzzle levels with perfect progression curves.</li><li>
Game Design Influence: Prototype and balance new board mechanics, blockers, and boosters.</li><li>
Data-Driven Iteration: Define A/B tests and optimize live &quot;level orders&quot; based on analytics (win rates, churn).</li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Profile</h1><ul><li>
3+ years professional level design in F2P mobile puzzles (Blast, Match-3, Merge).</li><li>
Deep Unity experience. Capable of building tools, scripting, and optimizing workflows.</li><li>
Mastery of puzzle psychology, cognitive load, and &quot;near-fail&quot; balancing.</li><li>
Proven ability to make immediate design decisions based on A/B tests and live data.</li><li>
The ideal candidate must align with Voodoo's Guiding Hiring Principles:<ul><li>
Push for Speed: Execute fast; don't wait for perfect processes.</li><li>
Act Like an Owner: Fix slow pipelines yourself; don't blame blockers.</li><li>
Fight BS: Communicate concisely and focus strictly on actionable value.</li><li>
Take Risks: Test counterintuitive mechanics to find competitive edges.</li><li>
Direct Feedback: Give and take candid feedback without ego.</li></ul></li></ul><h1 class="jobSectionHeader">
Benefits</h1><ul><li>
Best-in-class compensation</li><li>
Other benefits according to the country you reside</li></ul></div>

Game Level Designer - Puzzle Portfolio

TapBlaze

<div>
 
 Eligibility
 
 
 
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 Currently enrolled undergraduate (junior or senior), graduate student or recent graduate (up to 6 months).
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 Available 40 hours per week in-office in Los Angeles.
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 10 week duration
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 Paid internship: $25/hr
 
 
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 We're looking for 2&ndash;3 passionate Game Design Interns to join our team for a 10-week paid internship. You'll work hands-on with our design team on two live titles, Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee contributing directly to the game designs, mechanics, and balance that shape the player experience. You'll be doing real design work, pitching ideas, and seeing your contributions make it into games played by millions. At the end of the 10 weeks, top-performing interns will be considered for a full-time Associate Game Designer role.
 
 
 
 About TapBlaze
 
 
 
 Our mission is to create memorable entertainment experiences for players around the world. Our vision is to become one of the world's leading entertainment companies. As a self-funded, independent studio, we only answer to our players - not investors, not publishers.
 
 Good Pizza, Great Pizza
 
 has been downloaded more than 300 million times, and we did it with a small, focused team.
 
 
 Our core values drive everything we do:
 
 
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 We are ambitious. We aim to build games that are remembered for decades.
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 We are disciplined. We make deliberate, well-reasoned decisions.
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 We are ownership-minded. If it's your area, you own it, the wins and the problems.
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 We are results oriented. We measure success by what ships and what players experience.
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 We are extra-ordinary. We hold ourselves to a higher standard than the industry expects of a studio our size.
 
 
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 We are seeking individuals that share these values and are looking to level up themselves, the games they work on, and the company they work for. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved. Please include the phrase
 
 "beauty is in the details"
 
 in your cover letter.
 
 
 
 What You'll Do
 
 
 
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 Prototype and pitch an original idea for a new feature, event, or content update.
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 Collaborate with the design team to develop and iterate on a game mechanic, system, and/or content for Good Pizza, Great Pizza and Good Coffee, Great Coffee.
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 Design, document, and balance in-game systems including recipes, progression, customer behaviors, and economy tuning.
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 Create and maintain clear, detailed design documentation (feature specs, balance spreadsheets, flowcharts).
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 Playtest builds and provide structured, actionable feedback on gameplay feel and balance.
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 Analyze player data and feedback to identify balance issues and opportunities for improvement.
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 Participate in design reviews, brainstorms, and team critiques.
 
 
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 What We're Looking For
 
 
 
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 A genuine love of games and a curiosity about what makes them work. You think about why a mechanic is fun, not just that it's fun.
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 Foundational understanding of game design principles: feedback loops, pacing, progression, player motivation, and economy design.
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 Strong analytical skills, comfort with spreadsheets, numbers, and tuning variables to find the right balance.
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 Clear written and verbal communication; ability to explain and defend design decisions.
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 A collaborative mindset and openness to feedback
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 Self-motivated with the ability to manage time and prioritize across multiple tasks.
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 Great attention to details - you read the full job description.
 
 
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 Bonus Points
 
 
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 Experience with game design tools (Unity, game engines, Claude, prototyping tools, or scripting).
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 A portfolio, passion project, or game jam entry that showcases your design thinking.
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 Familiarity with mobile/casual game design and free-to-play economies.
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 Experience with or knowledge of cozy, simulation, restaurant, or management game genres.
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 Background in data analysis or player behavior research.
 
 
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 What You'll Gain
 
 
 
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 Hands-on experience designing for live games with real player bases.
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 Mentorship
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 A deep understanding of mobile game design, balancing, and live operations.
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 A clear pathway to a full-time Associate Game Designer position based on performance.
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 A portfolio-worthy body of work from your contributions.
 
 
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 Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work;
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 Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.
 
 
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 Commitment to Diversity
 
 
 
 As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.
 
 
 
 If this position caught your eye, send us your resume!
 
 For best consideration, include a cover letter in your application explaining why you would be a great fit.
 
 
 Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact careers@tapblaze.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice
 
 
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Game Design Intern

YO IT CONSULTING

<div><div><div>Game Design
Work Mode: Remote 
Engagement Type: Independent Contractor 
Schedule: Full-Time or Part-Time Contract
We are looking for Game Design to help critique, experiment with, and shape how AI understands and simulates multi-modal design workflows across mediums.
You are a good fit if you:
<ul><li>Have over 1+ years of professional experience in graphic or UI design
</li><li>Have a bachelor's degree in design or a related field.
</li><li>Have a strong background in creating high-quality digital or immersive visual designs (websites/apps, brand/marketing assets, and advanced new media) with unique aesthetics.
</li><li>Exposure working with LLMs, GenAI prompting, and vibe coding.
</li><li>Proficiency with creative coding tools &ndash; including but not limited to HTML/CSS, Processing, and three.js.
</li><li>Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills
</li><li>Have strong attention to details.
</li></ul>Role Start Date
<ul><li>This role will begin in late December with applications reviewed on a rolling basis.</li>
</ul>Key Responsibilities:
<ul><li>The project is 10-20 hours of work per week with potential for increased hours based on performance.
</li><li>You will work asynchronously with a team of designers across disciplines.
</li><li>You will craft, critique, and review experimental design workflows with frontier AI models.
</li></ul>Interview Process
<ul><li>You will complete a short AI interview about your creative process.
</li><li>Following the interview will be a short portfolio review and writing assessment.
</li></ul>We consider all qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and provide reasonable accommodations upon request.
</div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Contract and Payment Terms</h2>
<ul><li>You will be engaged as an independent contractor.</li>
<li>This is a fully remote role that can be completed on your own schedule.</li>
<li>Projects can be extended, shortened, or concluded early depending on needs and performance.</li>
<li>Your work at will not involve access to confidential or proprietary information from any employer, client, or institution.</li>
<li>Payments are weekly on Stripe or Wise based on services rendered.</li></ul></div></div></div>

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