game designer, systems & economy

SOFTGAMES develops and publishes games for mobile and browser platforms, including puzzle, card, board, and casual games.

• Design, balance, and optimize the game economy, progression, and reward systems
• Create player motivation loops across events, features, and monetization
• Develop and maintain a cohesive LiveOps ecosystem where events work together rather than compete for player attention
• Design systems that improve retention, engagement, and monetization while preserving the player experience
• Build and maintain economy models, balancing spreadsheets, and simulations
• Use data to identify player friction points, progression bottlenecks, and monetization opportunities
• Collaborate with Product, BI, UA, Art, and Development teams to improve game performance
• Analyze KPIs, including Retention, ARPDAU, Conversion, LTV, and Engagement, to guide design decisions
• Improve features and events through continuous testing, iteration, and experimentation
• Communicate design rationale, trade-offs, and recommendations across the team

• 5+ Years of experience designing and operating successful F2P mobile games
• Strong experience in systems, economy, progression, and LiveOps design
• Proven track record working on casual or puzzle games
• Deep understanding of player motivation, retention mechanics, and monetization design
• Strong analytical mindset; ability to design and evaluate A/B tests and translate data into actionable improvements
• Ability to make decisions based on KPIs and player behavior
• Self-driven and proactive, with the ability to identify opportunities independently
• Ability to quickly understand new games, systems, and player audiences and take ownership when moving between projects
• Advanced spreadsheet skills and experience building balancing, simulation, and forecasting models
• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills
• Passion for creating engaging and sustainable player experiences
• Proficiency in using AI tools to improve productivity, analysis, and decision-making

• Competitive package
• Flexible hours, no crunch culture, and no overtime
• Generous vacation
• Home office budget and a monthly contribution toward electricity and internet costs
• Training budget, high-spec laptop, monthly meal allowance, and company swag
• Annual company retreat
• Berlin office available as an optional workplace