СербияXsolla
Game Designer (Mid/Senior)
8 ч. назад
СербияMiddleRemoteB2
game designgameplay mechanicssystems designprogression mechanicsbalancinggame economiesdocumentationplaytesting
Xsolla is a global commerce company specializing in tools and services for the video game industry, seeking a Game Designer with 3+ years experience focused on multiplayer, RPG, survival, or MMO projects.
About the company
- Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry.
- From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games.
- Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators.
- Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world.
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and improve gameplay mechanics and interconnected game systems;
- Analyze and balance existing mechanics, including character progression, crafting, combat, resource gathering, and in-game economy;
- Design new features and improve existing systems based on player feedback, gameplay data, and project priorities;
- Prepare clear and detailed game design documentation, including feature specifications, balance tables, gameplay flows, and acceptance criteria;
- Work closely with developers, QA, and production to ensure features are technically feasible and delivered as intended;
- Identify gameplay issues, design inconsistencies, exploits, and opportunities for improvement;
- Contribute to player retention, onboarding, and long-term engagement improvements;
- Support the design and balancing of seasonal gameplay, PvP and PvE activities, and progression systems;
- Evaluate implemented features through playtesting, feedback analysis, and available gameplay metrics;
- Support gameplay design improvements and adaptations during the ongoing engine transition.
Requirements
- 3+ years of professional experience in game design, preferably with multiplayer, RPG, survival, or MMO projects;
- Strong understanding of systems design, progression mechanics, balancing, and game economies;
- Experience working with complex, interconnected gameplay systems and understanding how changes in one system affect others;
- Experience designing, maintaining, and documenting gameplay systems in established game projects;
- Ability to analyze existing game mechanics and propose practical improvements;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including confidence working with spreadsheets and balance calculations;
- Understanding of player motivation, retention, and long-term progression;
- Ability to translate high-level design ideas into actionable requirements for development and QA;
- Experience working with cross-functional game development teams;
- Good written and spoken English;
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of features, and prioritize solutions within technical and resource constraints.
Conditions
- Unlimited Flexible Time Off;
- Personalized career roadmap for each employee;
- Professional development through training and educational opportunities;
- Comprehensive Benefits Program focused on physical, mental, and emotional well-being.