About the Role
Our client is seeking a Game Systems Designer to design and develop game features and systems from concept through implementation and post-release optimisation.
The role will focus on systems design, game economy and numerical design, gameplay mechanics, configuration and data-driven optimisation. The successful candidate will work closely with development, art and QA teams to deliver and continuously improve game features.
Key Responsibilities
- Design game features and systems, including rules, user flows, interface behaviour and interaction logic.
- Prepare clear systems-design documents, functional requirements and configuration specifications.
- Develop reusable game systems and features that can support different gameplay requirements.
- Define system behaviour for different user scenarios, exceptions and interruption or recovery flows.
- Prepare and maintain configuration tables and test data in collaboration with development teams.
- Design and optimise game economy, progression, reward and resource systems, including numerical frameworks and balancing parameters.
- Analyse player behaviour and live product data to identify optimisation opportunities, and use A/B testing to evaluate gameplay and numerical changes.
- Use player segmentation and behavioural insights to support differentiated progression, reward and numerical strategies.
- Conduct competitor and market analysis and translate findings into practical design improvements.
- Work closely with development, art, QA and operations teams throughout development, testing and release.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Digital Media Technology, Computer Science, Interactive Media or a related discipline.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in game systems design, gameplay design or a related role.
- Experience in game systems and numerical or game economy design, including progression, rewards and balancing.
- Experience translating design concepts into system rules, user flows, functional requirements and configuration specifications.
- Experience using player or product data and A/B testing to support system and numerical optimisation.
- Ability to work closely with developers on system logic and technical implementation, and collaborate effectively with art and QA teams.
- Good analytical, documentation and communication skills, with good written and spoken Chinese, including Mandarin, and working proficiency in English.
- Experience with casual, social, mobile or mini-games, player segmentation or related game-development tools would be an advantage.
Application Process
To apply, please click "Apply Now" and submit your application. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by our recruitment team regarding the next steps of the selection process.