Senior Game Designer

Job Description

Miniclip is looking for a Senior Game Designer to join our Studio in Genoa, Italy.
You will design, implement and refine gameplay systems, mechanics and features that create engaging player experiences and support retention and monetisation. Working across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to live operations, you will collaborate closely with Producers, Developers, Artists and Analysts to continuously improve our games.
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of two days per week in our Genoa office.

What will you be doing at Miniclip?

• Design and develop gameplay systems, mechanics, features and content that support player engagement, retention and monetisation.
• Own game features from concept and prototyping through implementation, launch and post-release optimisation.
• Design and balance game economies, progression systems and monetisation mechanics.
• Use game data and player behaviour insights to inform design decisions and improve live features.
• Produce clear design documentation and collaborate with Product, Development, Art and Analytics throughout implementation.
• Support live operations through new content, events, updates and features.
• Provide design expertise, constructive feedback and guidance to other team members.

What are we looking for?

• At least 4 years of professional experience in game design , including gameplay and systems design, monetisation and live operations for mobile free-to-play games.
• Experience working across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through production, launch and ongoing live operations.
• Strong knowledge of mobile free-to-play game design and the techniques used to drive engagement, retention and monetisation.
• Experience designing and balancing game economies, progression systems and gameplay features.
• Experience reviewing game analytics and player behaviour and using data to make informed design decisions.
• Ability to independently own complex design work and translate product goals into clear and implementable gameplay solutions.
• Strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience providing guidance, feedback and support to other designers.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across Product, Design, Development, Art and Analytics.
• Availability to work from our Genoa office for a minimum of two days per week.

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Job Description

Miniclip is looking for a Senior Game Designer to join our Studio in Genoa, Italy.
You will design, implement and refine gameplay systems, mechanics and features that create engaging player experiences and support retention and monetisation. Working across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to live operations, you will collaborate closely with Producers, Developers, Artists and Analysts to continuously improve our games.
This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of two days per week in our Genoa office.

What will you be doing at Miniclip?

• Design and develop gameplay systems, mechanics, features and content that support player engagement, retention and monetisation.
• Own game features from concept and prototyping through implementation, launch and post-release optimisation.
• Design and balance game economies, progression systems and monetisation mechanics.
• Use game data and player behaviour insights to inform design decisions and improve live features.
• Produce clear design documentation and collaborate with Product, Development, Art and Analytics throughout implementation.
• Support live operations through new content, events, updates and features.
• Provide design expertise, constructive feedback and guidance to other team members.

What are we looking for?

• At least 4 years of professional experience in game design , including gameplay and systems design, monetisation and live operations for mobile free-to-play games.
• Experience working across the full product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping through production, launch and ongoing live operations.
• Strong knowledge of mobile free-to-play game design and the techniques used to drive engagement, retention and monetisation.
• Experience designing and balancing game economies, progression systems and gameplay features.
• Experience reviewing game analytics and player behaviour and using data to make informed design decisions.
• Ability to independently own complex design work and translate product goals into clear and implementable gameplay solutions.
• Strong creative, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience providing guidance, feedback and support to other designers.
• Excellent organisational, prioritisation and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively across Product, Design, Development, Art and Analytics.
• Availability to work from our Genoa office for a minimum of two days per week.

#LI-AC1

About Miniclip 

Miniclip is a global leader in games and one of the world's biggest developers and publishers of mobile games, with a mission of unleashing the gamer in everyone. It distributes highly engaging games to a global audience of over 450 million monthly and 70 million daily active users across mobile, PC, console, social, and online platforms. Operating in 15 countries, Miniclip develops and launches games in multiple categories across its 22 studios. 

Founded in 2001 with an internationally recognised brand name, Miniclip has successfully grown a global audience across 195 countries and six continents. It has a unique understanding of the games space, developing and distributing a strong portfolio of over 60 high-quality mobile games globally. 

To date, Miniclip’s studios and companies have generated more than 10.5 billion downloads, including the following games: 8 Ball Pool, Subway Surfers, Golf Battle, Football Strike, Carrom Pool, OSM - Online Soccer Manager™, Football Rivals , Pure Sniper , Puzzle Page™, Head Ball 2, Motorsport Manager, Darts of Fury, Ultimate Golf, Mini Football, Triple Match 3D™, Agar.io, PowerWash Simulator, Sudoku.com™, and We Are Warriors™. 

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