PopReach is a free-to-play game publisher acquiring and optimizing proven, profitable games and game franchises. With over 120 smart and creative professionals at studios in Vancouver, Toronto and Bangalore, we are 100% focused on making great games available for download on your phone, tablet, or desktop. Founded in 2015 by some of the most successful individuals in the mobile games business, PopReach is looking for people who know what it takes to exceed in that environment: determination, self-directedness, creative problem solving, and an A+ team player. If you want to make great games with great people, we may just have a position on our team for you.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience designing systems and balancing gameplay mechanics. A strong literacy in game design and the ability to clearly and concisely communicate ideas in both written and verbal forms is key. A Senior Designer can work independently with little supervision and collaborate with other disciplines to deliver a high level of quality in all aspects of their work.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with a Lead Designer and Creative Director to deliver on the creative vision for the project
- Work independently to design, create, and tune game systems while adhering to the design vision of the product
- Track and analyze game data, and create reports with suggested design changes based on gameplay data
- Adjust game flow and individual mechanics to optimize onboarding and engagement
- Model and improve existing in-game economies and LiveOps events to optimize retention and monetization
- Maintain a high proficiency in workflows and pipelines, collaborating with art and programming to improve tools and methodologies
- Take initiative in creative problem-solving and collaborating as needed to facilitate effective resolutions
- Advocate for your design solutions by putting them in context of business and user goals, using data, feedback, and research to help guide your way.
Qualifications
- 5+ years experience as a game designer
- Previously shipped multiple high-quality mobile games
- Experience tuning of complex gameplay systems
- Experience with game analytics and running a live product
- Experience with freemium game mechanics and monetization strategies
- Demonstrable expertise in game mechanics design and tuning
- Ability to accept and provide direction, work well under pressure, and handle multiple tasks
- Experience in understanding the market and target audience for mobile games
- Display a positive attitude, and passionate about gaming and striving to improve the quality of games
- Excellent knowledge of mobile design trends.
- Strong and diverse portfolio.
- Outstanding communication, storytelling and presentation techniques.
- Experience in Unity Scripting (C#)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
COVID-19 considerations: We are working from home with the option of working together socially distanced in the office a few days a week.
