Jam City · 9 hours ago
Senior Game Designer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expJam City is a leading mobile games developer, seeking an experienced Senior Game Designer to contribute to a new game within their Narrative studio. The role involves driving the design and development of gameplay mechanics, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring player engagement through innovative design solutions.
Digital EntertainmentGamingMobileMobile AppsOnline GamesSocial Media
Responsibilities
Drive the design and development of new gameplay mechanics, systems, and features
Create and maintain game design feature specs to clearly communicate design flows and functional details
Work with the design lead to present, pitch, and articulate design concepts to team members, leadership, and stakeholders to build consensus
Prototype and iterate on gameplay mechanics, using user testing and feedback to refine design direction
Propose innovative, player-centric systems and content that enhance engagement, retention, and monetization
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, art, narrative, product) to align on creative goals and execution
Balance and tune systems using spreadsheet modeling and data-driven analysis
Stay current on design trends and competitor products, particularly in casual titles with narrative and puzzle gameplay
Qualification
Required
B.S. degree or advanced diploma in Game Design or a related field
6+ years of game design experience, with at least 3 years on mobile titles
Proven experience designing meta features, systems, or content through full development cycles
Advanced spreadsheet and tuning skills, with a strong grasp of balancing economy and progression systems
Experience with genres such as hidden object, puzzle, or puzzle adventure games
Familiarity with Unity for prototyping and iterating gameplay mechanics
Excellent documentation and communication skills; able to present ideas clearly to varied audiences
Highly organized, collaborative, and feedback-oriented with strong ownership and follow-through
Creative problem solver with an innovative mindset
Preferred
Experience shipping a new mobile game
Background working with licensed IP and narrative-driven projects
Able to multi-task like a pro - comfortable managing multiple features or design workstreams in parallel
Benefits
Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays
100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan
Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More
Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens
Yoga & Wellness Activities
Happy Hours
Company Events
Dog Friendly
Company
Jam City
Jam City is a mobile entertainment company, connecting the world through technology, creativity, and play.
501-1000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$652MKey Investors
Fortress Investment GroupNetmarbleAustin Ventures
2021-09-08Series Unknown· $350M
2019-01-16Series Unknown· $145M
2018-03-25Angel
Leadership Team
Josh Yguado
CEO & Co-Founder
Michael D. Raeford, Jr.
Director, Player Experience and Insights
Recent News
2025-11-27
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2025-10-11
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