Senior Game Designer – Systems & Economy

SOFTGAMES

. Own the long-term evolution of one or two existing games with loyal player bases .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeRemote • GermanySeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing game economy systems, player retention mechanics, and monetization strategies for F2P mobile games. Proficient in data analysis to drive improvements in player engagement and experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

F2P Mobile Game DesignEconomy DesignLiveOps ManagementData AnalysisA/B Testing

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Hard Skills

Systems DesignProgression DesignBalancing SpreadsheetsSimulation ModelsForecasting Models

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsSelf-DrivenProactive

Tools & Technologies

AI Tools

Industry Keywords

Player RetentionMonetization DesignPlayer MotivationKPI AnalysisEngagement Metrics

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own the long-term evolution of one or two existing games with loyal player bases
Design, balance, and optimize economy, progression, and reward systems
Create player motivation loops across events, features, and monetization
Develop and maintain a cohesive ecosystem of LiveOps events
Design systems that improve retention, engagement, and monetization while preserving player experience
Build and maintain economy models, balancing spreadsheets, and simulations
Use data to identify player friction points, progression bottlenecks, and monetization opportunities
Collaborate with Product, BI, UA, Art, and Development teams
Analyze KPIs including Retention, ARPDAU, Conversion, LTV, and Engagement
Drive feature and event improvements through testing, iteration, and experimentation
Communicate design rationale, trade-offs, and recommendations across the team

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Ability to design and evaluate A/B tests and translate data into actionable improvements
Ability to make decisions based on KPIs and player behavior
Self-driven and proactive
Ability to quickly understand new games, systems, and player audiences and take ownership when moving between projects
Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building balancing, simulation, and forecasting models
Excellent communication skills in English, verbal and written
Passion for creating engaging and sustainable player experiences
Proficient in using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, and decision making
Qualified applicants must complete a design test

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote-first, fully remote from wherever you do your best work, with optional use of the Berlin office
Flexible hours
No crunch culture
No overtime
Generous vacation
Home office budget
Learning and development training budget
High-spec laptop
Monthly meal allowance
Monthly home office utility grant toward electricity and internet costs
Company swag
Annual company retreat