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Game Designer

Lensa
Salt Lake, UT Full Time
POSTED ON 12/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/25/2026
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We’re looking for a talented and passionate Game Designer to join our team. In this role, you’ll be responsible for designing and balancing gameplay systems, creating engaging content, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring memorable mobile experiences to life. You’ll work on new IPs, shaping the player journey from concept to launch and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design compelling gameplay systems, mechanics, and features for casual and mid-core mobile games.
  • Create and maintain clear, detailed game design documentation.
  • Collaborate closely with artists, engineers, and product managers to implement and iterate on features.
  • Use player data, feedback, and competitive analysis to inform design decisions and optimize game performance.
  • Balance game economies, difficulty curves, and progression systems.
  • Participate in playtests and tuning sessions to improve game feel and player experience.
  • Contribute creatively to brainstorming new game concepts and live ops content.

Requirements

  • 5 years of experience in game design, preferably in mobile F2P games.
  • Strong understanding of game mechanics, user experience, and player psychology.
  • Experience with Unity in game engine.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
  • Familiarity with mobile game metrics (retention, monetization, engagement) and live ops best practices.
  • Passion for games and a deep understanding of what makes them fun and engaging.

Bonus Points For

  • Experience designing for kids or family-friendly games.
  • Background in economy design, level design, or narrative design.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile development environment.
  • Familiarity with scripting or basic programming.

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