Type:Full time - RemoteLocation:Remote - open to all EU locationsThe Opportunity UserWise is developing anew mobile game based on a globally recognized entertainment IP, designed for mass-market appeal and long-term engagement.We're looking for aSenior Game Designer (Social & Metagame)to help build and ship the day-to-day gameplay content and features that bring the game to life.
This role is focused on execution: designing features, tuning content, and collaborating closely with engineering, art, and production to deliver a steady flow of fun, shippable gameplay.This is ahands-on role in a lean team.
You will be actively designing, iterating, and validating features throughout development, working under the direction of the Creative Director / Lead Game Designer and alongside the Systems & Economy Designer.Role FocusSocial & Competitive Design: Designing "Social Friction" loops (Leaderboards, PvP, Trading) that drive engagementCollection Metas: Architecting long-term collection systems (ex: Sticker Albums, Sets) that drive retentionLiveOps Cadence: Designing the daily tournament flows and event rewardsExecution and Iteration: Taking designs from concept to implementationClarity and Quality: Ensuring the moment-to-moment player experience is polished and intuitiveYou are a hands-on designer with a strong social and metagame mindset, comfortable turning high-level direction into playable, testable features that drive competition, collection, and repeat play.What You'll Do Feature & Content DesignDesign and implement gameplay features, modes, and content aligned with the overall game visionCreate clear design specs, flows, and tuning values for engineers to implementIterate on features based on playtesting, feedback, and dataContent Production & LiveOps SupportDesign and configure content for events, challenges, missions, and progression beatsSupport LiveOps execution by creating and tuning content within existing systemsEnsure content remains fresh, understandable, and rewarding for playersCollaboration & IterationWork closely with the Creative Director / Lead Game Designer to execute on the game's vision and quality barPartner with the Systems & Economy Designer to ensure features fit cleanly into progression and economy frameworksCollaborate daily with engineers and artists to bring features from design to shippable realityParticipate in playtests and reviews, identifying issues and proposing improvementsRequirements What We're Looking For3+ years of experience in game design for mobile F2P gamesProven experience designing and shipping social, metagame, or progression-driven systems (e.G. leaderboards, collections, tournaments, PvP-lite mechanics)Strong understanding of casual or hybrid-casual player motivation, especially social comparison and reward loopsAbility to translate high-level direction into clear, implementable designsComfortable iterating quickly based on playtests, feedback, and dataStrong collaboration skills when working with designers, engineers, and artistsExcellent communication skillsFluent in English;
effective in a remote, international teamNice to HaveExperience with LiveOps content or eventsFamiliarity with Unity or other game enginesExperience working with licensed IPInterest in analytics and using data to inform iterationFamiliarity with AI-assisted development or gameplay systems, such as content generation, tuning automation, or adaptive difficultyBenefitsContribute directly to a new mobile game from early development through launchWork on a globally recognized IP with real brand reach and growth potentialWork in a small, collaborative team where your work ships quicklyHigh ownership, high visibility, and direct influence on how players engage with our product100% remote, flexible work with a small, passionate, execution-focused teamWhy Join UserWiseContribute directly to a new mobile game from early development through launchWork on a globally recognized IP with real brand reach and growth potentialWork in a small, collaborative team where your work ships quicklyHigh ownership, high visibility, and direct influence on how players engage with our product100% remote, flexible work with a small, passionate, execution-focused team#J-*****-Ljbffr