Game Designer

GamesNGames GmbHHamburgfull-time
AI Summary: Design and balance gameplay systems, progression mechanics, and in-game economies while collaborating with engineers and artists. Spend most time on design documentation, playtesting analysis, and iterating on game mechanics rather than coding.
Career-change fit:7/10
Product ManagementSmall Team
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Originally posted onarbeitnow on 2/19/2026
Full Description

Hey there! 👋 We're a small but mighty game studio based in Hamburg, passionate about crafting fun and high-quality hybrid puzzle games that bring people together from all around the world. We may be small, but we pack a punch when it comes to making games that players love. Let's play!

We're on the hunt for individuals who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative and thrive in a fast-paced environment. We are looking for an experienced game designer who has a passion for the mobile gaming space.

Tasks

Responsibilities

  • Analyze user testing results and propose clear, actionable design improvements
  • Collaborate with engineers, artists, and product managers throughout the full development cycle
  • Create and maintain design documentation, feature specs, and balance spreadsheets
  • Deconstruct and analyze game mechanics and systems from successful titles across platforms
  • Design and balance core gameplay loops, progression systems, and in-game economies
  • Stay current with game design trends, player behavior, and industry best practices
  • Identify gameplay, UX, and balancing issues and recommend effective solutions
  • Clearly pitch and present design concepts to the team

Requirements

Requirements

  • 3+ years of professional game design experience, ideally with a shipped title
  • Strong knowledge of game mechanics, systems design, and balancing
  • Understanding of monetization strategies across mobile and/or PC platforms
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, iterative environment and collaborate in a small team
  • Proficiency in Excel/Sheets for system modeling and tuning
  • Advanced experience with Unity for prototyping and gameplay adjustments
  • Passion for games and strong awareness of current market trends

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