Game Designer (social casino)

UP4 play games , Posted 16 hours ago

Senior

Full time

Negotiable

Remote, Poland, Ukraine

Up4 Play — Ordinary games made extraordinary
We create mobile games that spark joy, captivate from the first click, and leave a lasting “Wow!” feeling. In everyday mechanics, we see space for emotional adventures — vibrant, thrilling, and fun.

Who are we?
Up4 Play is an independent team of digital enthusiasts who blend creativity, technology, and fun. We work globally but think like indie artists — freely, boldly, and with character.

What matters to us:
🎮 Fun and excitement — we build games we genuinely want to play.
🧠 Player at the center — empathy is our main tool.
🚀 Quality and style — every pixel matters.
🧩 Freedom and responsibility — we trust people and encourage initiative.
📊 Data first — we make decisions based on insights, not instincts.
💥 Challenges? Bring it on! — we love complexity and know how to turn it into success.

Why do we do this?
To bring people something that’s often missing in daily routine — joy, excitement, and moments of victory. Because everyone deserves a bit of digital magic in their pocket ✨

What you’ll get by joining us:
🌍 Work format — full flexibility: remote, hybrid, or from our offices in Kyiv and Warsaw.
🕒 Flexible hours — work at your own pace and find your balance.
🎟️ Time off — 27 paid working days for recharging, traveling, or just relaxing at home.
🎉 Team culture — regular team challenges and activities that unite and empower.
🚀 Growth — space for development, ownership, and bringing your ideas to life.
🏆 Impact — you're not just a cog in the machine, but a key player shaping outcomes and the company’s direction.

What are you working on?
  • The name of the project(s): Game Designer (social casino)
  • At what stage of the project(s)? Start
  • Genres: Casino
  • Platforms: Mobile
For which tasks (responsibilities)?

What you'll be doing:

Game Mechanics & Core Systems

  • Design creative and engaging mechanics combining financial market simulation with gameplay.

  • Build reward structures, player progression, and level systems that keep players engaged long-term.

  • Maintain gameplay balance and fairness while ensuring high replayability.

Game Economy & Monetization

  • Design and optimize in-game economic systems, virtual currencies, and incentive models.

  • Create monetization mechanics including in-app purchases, challenges, and subscriptions.

  • Collaborate with data analysts and developers to refine pricing and user behavior models.

User Engagement & Gamification

  • Develop engagement strategies based on psychological principles to boost retention and LTV.

  • Design leaderboards, achievements, daily missions, and competitive elements.

  • Optimize onboarding, tutorials, and training systems for a smooth player experience.

Prototyping & Iterations

  • Create prototypes and wireframes to test new game ideas.

  • Use A/B testing and player feedback to improve mechanics.

  • Work closely with designers and developers to bring ideas to life.

Data-Driven Game Balancing

  • Partner with analysts to monitor key engagement metrics.

  • Adjust gameplay rules, difficulty, and reward systems based on player behavior.

  • Identify issues and reduce churn through iterative improvements.

Ethical & Compliant Game Design

  • Ensure the game meets legal requirements and responsible gaming standards.

  • Collaborate with legal teams to stay aligned with iGaming and fintech regulations.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

Who we're looking for:

You — if you:

  • Have 2+ years of experience as a Game Designer in a product team and experience with social casino games.

  • Have deep understanding of game economies, virtual currencies, and monetization strategies.

  • Have experience designing level systems, missions, achievements, and retention mechanics.

  • Know how to analyze game metrics, user behavior, and retention patterns.

  • Have experience building prototypes and scripts (any tool you prefer).

  • Understand gamification principles and player psychology.

  • Possess strong analytical thinking and data-driven game balancing skills.

  • Have experience running feedback tests and implementing changes.

  • Can formalize ideas into documentation, user stories, and GDDs.

  • Have experience working with cross-functional teams (developers, analysts, designers).

  • Understand the target audience and market well.

  • Have English proficiency at upper-intermediate or higher.

What are the conditions and bonuses?
  • Full flexibility — work from home, from our Kyiv or Warsaw office, or mix both.

  • Flexible schedule — set your own work rhythm.

  • 27 paid working days off per year for rest and recharging.

  • Team Challenges & corporate activities — genuinely fun and worth attending.

  • Real impact — your decisions will shape the product and the company’s future.

  • Room for growth — your ideas won’t just be heard — they’ll be implemented.

The selection process
  • HR interview

  • Test assignment

  • Technical interview

  • Offer

UP4 play games

Company type: product

Employees: 1-10

Platforms: Mobile

Genres: Casino

https://up4play.games/

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