Game Designer
Novakid School · Design · Mid · 1mo ago
Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
Open worldwide with no geographic restrictions mentioned.
Applies on the original listing · via Himalayas
Who can apply
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Anyone, anywhere in the world can apply.
Open worldwide with no geographic restrictions mentioned.
- Async-first
- The listing doesn't promise async-first working.
- Contractor / B2B
- No mention of hiring international contractors or invoicing.
- Global stipend
- No home office or equipment budget mentioned.
- Annual retreat
- No company-paid get-togethers mentioned.
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About the role
In this role, you will lead game design within a cross-functional team creating educational games aimed at engaging kids aged 4–12. You will own features from concept through launch and live-ops, designing core loops, onboarding, and sustainable game economies that balance fun with learning objectives.
What you'll do
- Lead game design in a cross-functional team building an educational game for kids.
- Design core loops, moment-to-moment gameplay, onboarding, and early retention systems.
- Design and balance the game economy, including currencies, reward curves, sources, and sinks.
- Write independent, build-ready GDDs, product specs, and flows for developers and artists.
- Plan live-ops systems such as seasons, events, and sustainable content cadence.
- Collaborate with Product Managers, analysts, and academic experts to align gameplay with educational goals.
What you bring
- 3+ years of experience as a Generalist Game Designer, preferably in F2P mobile gaming.
- Hands-on economy design experience including balancing, progression pacing, and reward curves.
- Demonstrated ability to independently author detailed, build-ready GDDs and specs.
- Fluency in core F2P analytics and data-driven hypothesis testing.
- Excellent English proficiency (B2+ minimum) for team communication and documentation.
About Novakid School
Novakid is a fast-growing online English learning platform and educational games company serving children in over 50 countries.
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