Middle Game Designer (Hero Wars)

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only Nexters, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears, and RJ Games studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures..

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Hero Wars Mobile
• Genres: Action, Fighting
• Platforms: Mobile

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

We are looking for a Middle/Senior game designer experienced in combat mechanics. We need a creative professional who will be working on the most dynamic part of our flagship project - the mobile RPG battler Hero Wars Alliance!

What you’ll be doing

• Designing heroes, abilities, game modes, and battle rules

• Balancing characters and other game entities

• Working with analytics, monitoring usability and win rates

• Controllably changing the meta

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 2 years of experience as a game designer

• Experience in designing combat systems

• Skills in managing game balance

• Extensive knowledge of games (especially team-based battlers)

• Knowledge of an analytical approach and the ability to use it

• Prototyping skills

• Ability to work in a team with programmers and testers

• Experience in managing tasks from hypothesis to release

• Experience in playing complex/competitive games successfully 

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Healthcare
  Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.

• Work, life, and balance
  We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.

• Sports
  You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.

• Relocation support
  A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.

• Skills improvement
  Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.

• Events
  Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.

• Community & ESG
  We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.