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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in game design with a strong focus on systems design, character progression, and gameplay mechanics. Proven ability to analyze and improve game systems based on player feedback and gameplay data.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Game DesignSystems DesignGameplay MechanicsPlayer RetentionAnalytical Skills
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Gameplay BalancingGame Economy DesignFeature SpecificationDocumentationPlaytestingFeedback AnalysisProgression MechanicsRPG DesignMultiplayer Game DesignMMO Design
Soft Skills
Problem-SolvingCommunicationOwnershipCollaborationIndependence
Tools & Technologies
SpreadsheetsGame Engines
Industry Keywords
Player EngagementPvPPvEResource GatheringCraftingCharacter ProgressionGame DevelopmentGameplay Systems
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design, develop, and improve gameplay mechanics and interconnected game systems
- Analyze and balance character progression, crafting, combat, resource gathering, and in-game economy mechanics
- Design new features and improve existing systems based on player feedback, gameplay data, and project priorities
- Prepare game design documentation, including feature specifications, balance tables, gameplay flows, and acceptance criteria
- Work closely with developers, QA, and production to ensure features are technically feasible and delivered as intended
- Identify gameplay issues, design inconsistencies, exploits, and opportunities for improvement
- Contribute to player retention, onboarding, and long-term engagement improvements
- Support design and balancing of seasonal gameplay, PvP and PvE activities, and progression systems
- Evaluate implemented features through playtesting, feedback analysis, and gameplay metrics
- Support gameplay design improvements and adaptations during the ongoing engine transition
Requirements
What you’ll need- 3+ years of professional experience in game design, preferably with multiplayer, RPG, survival, or MMO projects
- Strong understanding of systems design, progression mechanics, balancing, and game economies
- Experience working with complex, interconnected gameplay systems
- Experience designing, maintaining, and documenting gameplay systems in established game projects
- Ability to analyze existing game mechanics and propose practical improvements
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including confidence working with spreadsheets and balance calculations
- Understanding of player motivation, retention, and long-term progression
- Ability to translate high-level design ideas into actionable requirements for development and QA
- Experience working with cross-functional game development teams
- Good written and spoken English
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of features, and prioritize solutions within technical and resource constraints
Benefits
Comp & perks- Unlimited Flexible Time Off
- Personalized career roadmap for each employee
- Professional development through training and educational opportunities
- Supportive environment prioritizing physical, mental, and emotional well-being
- Comprehensive Benefits Program