Senior Game Designer

The Role
We are looking for a passionate Senior Game Designer ready to join an exciting, growing studio. You should be comfortable with working across disciplines, able to take initiative and independently find creative solutions to complex problems. We strive for creativity and need you to venture outside of your comfort zone, learning and implementing a new way of gaming on mobile.
You will be leading the design team on our live game by analysing data for player’s behavior and KPIs and will be responsible for proposing new features, making sure that the game is reaching the goals established by the company’s leadership. In addition, you will be responsible for pitching ideas for a new game currently under ideation phase.
Responsibilities
Lead the design vision for our original location-based game
Take ownership of the design and balancing of game and economy systems
Write clear and comprehensive documentation
Playtest, balance and provide feedback on new features
Know the balance between new mobile game design and best practices
Work closely with artists and coders to implement new game features
Be creative and vocal to improve the development team and process


Requirements and Skills
4+ Years of experience as a Mobile Designer
At least 2 released mobile titles
Experience working with analytics
Experience working on an active live-ops service and evolved game features within that service
Highly proficient in excel and modelling game economies
Experience working PowerPoint, InDesign or similar tools.
Experience writing pitch documents aimed at Publishers, Stakeholders or external people.


Good to have
You are quality-oriented and meticulous
You make realistic time estimates and know your limits and weaknesses
You have excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent communication and team working skills
A strong passion for mobile games
A vast knowledge of games, specially mobile and freemium ones


About Ringtail Interactive
Ringtail Interactive is fast-growing technology start up working in the games industry with an overall goal of creating an unrivalled server solution to the market for use within small and medium sized enterprises. The team consists of a diverse group of experienced professionals from all around the world consistently pushing the boundaries of what is possible for a small development team. The company consists of two subsidiaries, Ringtail Games and Ringtail Technology.
Over the next year, we will be continuing to build the core of the team. Joining now will give you a chance to have a real impact on the company and the way in which the project develops.