Type: Full time - RemoteLocation: Remote - open to all EU locationsThe OpportunityUserWise is developing a new mobile game based on a globally recognized entertainment IP, designed for mass-market appeal and long-term engagement.We're looking for a Senior 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 a hands-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 Focus- Social & Competitive Design: Designing "Social Friction" loops (Leaderboards, PvP, Trading) that drive engagement- Collection Metas: Architecting long-term collection systems (ex: Sticker Albums, Sets) that drive retention- LiveOps Cadence: Designing the daily tournament flows and event rewards- Execution and Iteration: Taking designs from concept to implementation- Clarity 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 DoFeature & Content Design- Design and implement gameplay features, modes, and content aligned with the overall game vision- Create clear design specs, flows, and tuning values for engineers to implement- Iterate on features based on playtesting, feedback, and dataContent Production & LiveOps Support- Design and configure content for events, challenges, missions, and progression beats- Support LiveOps execution by creating and tuning content within existing systems- Ensure content remains fresh, understandable, and rewarding for playersCollaboration & Iteration- Work closely with the Creative Director / Lead Game Designer to execute on the game's vision and quality bar- Partner with the Systems & Economy Designer to ensure features fit cleanly into progression and economy frameworks- Collaborate daily with engineers and artists to bring features from design to shippable reality- Participate in playtests and reviews, identifying issues and proposing improvementsRequirementsWhat We're Looking For- 3+ years of experience in game design for mobile F2P games- Proven 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 loops- Ability to translate high-level direction into clear, implementable designs- Comfortable iterating quickly based on playtests, feedback, and data- Strong collaboration skills when working with designers, engineers, and artists- Excellent communication skills- Fluent in English; effective in a remote, international teamNice to Have- Experience with LiveOps content or events- Familiarity with Unity or other game engines- Experience working with licensed IP- Interest in analytics and using data to inform iteration- Familiarity with AI-assisted development or gameplay systems, such as content generation, tuning automation, or adaptive difficultyBenefits- Contribute directly to a new mobile game from early development through launch- Work on a globally recognized IP with real brand reach and growth potential- Work in a small, collaborative team where your work ships quickly- High ownership, high visibility, and direct influence on how players engage with our product- 100% remote, flexible work with a small, passionate, execution-focused teamWhy Join UserWise- Contribute directly to a new mobile game from early development through launch- Work on a globally recognized IP with real brand reach and growth potential- Work in a small, collaborative team where your work ships quickly- High ownership, high visibility, and direct influence on how players engage with our product- 100% remote, flexible work with a small, passionate, execution-focused team#J-*****-Ljbffr