Game Designer (f/m/d)

As a Game Designer at Sunday, your primary responsibilities include creating high-level feature concepts, defining and scoping feature details tailored to our mobile games, and working collaboratively within a cross-functional team. You will also take ownership of your visions for the game, analyze competitors, and stay updated with the latest trends in the mobile gaming market.

To qualify for the Game Designer position at Sunday, you should have a minimum of 3 years of professional experience in Mobile Game Design. A strong understanding and passion for Hyper Casual and Hybrid Casual games is essential. Additionally, experience in feature design, prototyping, and ideation focused on game mechanics is highly valued.

Sunday is committed to supporting the professional growth of its Game Designers by offering an Education Package that includes opportunities for courses and training directly aligned with career goals. We believe in empowering our team members to continuously enhance their skills and expertise in mobile game design.

As a Game Designer at Sunday, you will enjoy numerous benefits, including a flexible Work-Life Package with options for remote work, 30 vacation days, and an engaging office environment. Additional perks include a Happy Belly Package with monthly lunches, a Physical & Mental Health Package with in-house fitness options, and opportunities for participation in regular team events and activities.

Game Designers at Sunday utilize various tracking tools to monitor the performance of implemented features, ensuring they meet player engagement and monetization goals. Additionally, designers collaborate with developers and marketers using project management and design software to bring their creative visions to life.

When asked about your game concept development process, highlight your research phase where you analyze market trends and player feedback. Discuss how you brainstorm ideas, collaborate with team members for input, and refine concepts by focusing on gameplay mechanics and player engagement.

In response to this question, emphasize your openness to feedback and how you actively seek it during the design process. Provide an example of how constructive criticism has led to improved features or gameplay experiences in your previous projects.

Explain that when designing features for mobile games, you consider aspects such as player engagement, game balance, monetization strategies, and overall user experience. Highlight your approach to ensuring features enhance gameplay while also being enjoyable and fair to players.

When discussing a successful game you've designed, share specific metrics like player retention rates or download numbers. Describe your role in the project, the features you developed, and what you learned from the experience that you can apply to future projects.

In your response, mention utilizing industry resources such as gaming news websites, attending conferences, and participating in online gaming communities. Highlight how staying informed about trends helps you innovate and create relevant game features that appeal to players.

Explain that analytics are crucial in your design process, as they help you gauge the success of features and understand player behavior. Discuss how you use data to make informed decisions, iterate on designs, and optimize gameplay for better engagement.

Talk about your experience collaborating with developers, artists, and marketers, emphasizing communication and alignment. Share specific challenges that arose and how teamwork helped to overcome them and resulted in a successful project outcome.

Discuss elements like simplicity, instant engagement, addictive gameplay loops, and the importance of breathability in game mechanics. Highlight how these factors create an enjoyable experience that keeps players coming back.

Explain your strategy for competition analysis, such as identifying top competitors, studying their game mechanics, monetization strategies, and player engagement tactics. Emphasize how this analysis informs your design choices and helps you innovate within the mobile gaming landscape.

Discuss your preferred prototyping tool, highlighting its strengths, such as ease of use, collaboration features, and integration with other development tools. Explain how this tool helps you visualize ideas quickly and iterate efficiently before full development begins.