2k Games

Game Designer

2k Games$78K — $116K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in game design, specifically for free-to-play mobile games.
  • Bachelor's degree in a related field or relevant work experience.
  • Expert-level understanding of mobile game design, economies, and data analysis.
  • Proficient in creating effective design documentation with strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and artists in game development.

Responsibilities

  • Design exciting new gameplay experiences, including events and mini-games.
  • Pitch and prototype game concepts that align with player motivations and business goals.
  • Collaborate with teams to balance fun, difficulty, and monetization in game designs.
  • Document design intent clearly using wireframes and specifications.
  • Analyze player feedback and data to improve designs and identify new content opportunities.
  • Stay updated on mobile gaming trends to keep our games competitive.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
  • 14 paid holidays each year.
  • 15 to 25 days of paid vacation annually or discretionary time off.
  • Up to 10 paid sick days each year.
  • Paid parental and compassionate leave.
  • Wellbeing programs for mental health support.
  • Fitness expense reimbursement.
  • Commuter benefits.
Full Job Description
Cat Daddy is seeking a Game Designer to join our team of artists, engineers, and product managers to collaborate on game feature designs and monetization strategies for free-to-play mobile games. The ideal candidate has shipped multiple F2P mobile games in a design role, from concept to live operations. This is an in-office position, located in Kirkland, WA. What You Will Do: • Design new gameplay experiences including time-limited events, alternative game modes, and mini-games that add variety and excitement to the core game loop. • Pitch and prototype creative concepts that align with player motivations, game themes, and business goals. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance fun, difficulty, and monetization across your designs. • Build and maintain clear documentation, wireframes, and specs to communicate design intent. • Analyze player feedback and data to refine designs and identify opportunities for future content. • Stay on top of mobile game trends and competitor features to ensure our game remains fresh and competitive. Who We Think Will be an Excellent Fit: • 5+ years of game design experience, with a focus on free-to-play mobile games. Experience designing card-collecting, card-battling, and/or deck-building games is a plus! • Bachelor's degree in a related field, and/or comparable, relevant work experience. • Expert-level understanding of the mobile game landscape from a game design perspective, including game economies, data analysis, and back-end environments. • World-class communication skills, with proven ability to produce effective design documentation • A great teammate who can collaborate with engineers and artists on game development. The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,900 and $116,760 per year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company's discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses. #LI-Onsite

About 2k Games

2K Games is an American video game publisher based in Novato, California. The company was founded in January 2005 by Take-Two Interactive, and is best known for publishing the NBA 2K series of basketball games. Other popular franchises published by 2K Games include the Borderlands series, the BioShock series, and the Mafia series. The company has also published several licensed games based on popular movies and TV shows, such as The Walking Dead and WWE.
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