Game Designer
Posted: 2 days ago
Job Description
Are you obsessed with crafting gameplay experiences that keep players hooked from the very first tap?Do you dream of turning simple concepts into addictive, top-charting hyper-casual games?Journal Post Group is seeking a Senior Game Designer (Hyper-Casual) to join our expanding gaming division to work remotely from Istanbul!At Journal Post Group, we turn creative sparks into global hits — join a team where innovation, strategy, and fun come together to shape the next generation of mobile entertainment.As a Game Designer, you will:• Conceptualize and design hyper-casual mobile games with simple yet engaging mechanics• Collaborate closely with developers, artists, and product teams to bring ideas to life• Create clear and detailed game design documents (GDDs), flowcharts, and level designs• Analyze gameplay data, player behavior, and retention metrics to refine core loops• Prototype gameplay ideas quickly and iterate based on feedback and testing• Research top-performing hyper-casual titles to identify trends, patterns, and new opportunities• Balance creativity with analytics to ensure games are both fun and commercially successfulRequirements:• Bachelor’s degree in Game Design, Game Development, Computer Science, or a related field• 5+ years of experience in mobile game design, preferably within the hyper-casual or casual genre• Strong understanding of player psychology, retention loops, and monetization strategies• Excellent documentation and communication skills for presenting ideas clearly• Proficiency in prototyping tools such as Unity, Figma, or equivalent platforms• A data-driven mindset with a keen sense of what makes a game “fun” and viral• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-moving, and experimental environmentWhy Join Journal Post?• Work at the crossroads of creativity and global impact, as part of a media and gaming network reaching over 5 billion monthly views• Join a culture that celebrates innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas• Enjoy a creative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented environment where your designs can reach millionsThink you have the vision to shape the next hyper-casual hit?Send your resume, portfolio, or playable prototypes to hr@journalpost.comKnow someone who fits this description? Tag them or share this post to help us find the next game design visionary to join our team!
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