Lead Senior Game Designer

Summary

Join Game7, a company redefining gaming by merging financial mechanics with engaging gameplay, and help build innovative game mechanics and systems. As a Lead/Senior Game Product Designer, you will design and refine core gameplay and in-game UI systems, create compelling risk/reward structures, and develop progression systems. You will craft intuitive gameplay experiences, design game loops, and build design systems that create "aha moments." Responsibilities include defining optimal session lengths, establishing KPIs, and creating compelling reward structures. You will also translate financial concepts into visual gameplay mechanics and collaborate with various teams. The role involves early testing and iteration, including designing and executing rapid prototyping cycles and creating playtest methodologies.

Requirements

• 5–7+ years in game design (mobile or browser, F2P or real-money gaming) with an emphasis of visual and art design
• Successfully shipped at least one title from concept to launch with demonstrated impact on core gameplay systems
• Experience creating engaging visual designs, UI/UX flows, and feedback loops that drive retention and engagement
• Proficient with Figma and other design prototyping tools
• Experience creating and documenting game systems
• Ability to communicate design concepts through wireframes, flowcharts, and product/game feature sets
• Conversant in development workflows with ability to communicate effectively with engineering teams
• Understanding of technical constraints and opportunities in game development
• Adept at leveraging AI-assisted design & prototyping tools to accelerate production cycles
• Deep understanding of how to trigger dopamine responses through product features, visual rewards, and feedback loops
• Substantial personal experience in speculative environments—trading, poker, DFS—with intuitive understanding of edge, bankroll psychology, and risk-reward mechanics
• Obsessive attention to polish, interaction design, and the emotional journey of gameplay

Responsibilities

• Design and refine core gameplay and in-game UI systems that make skill-based games with trading themes engaging, accessible, and fun
• Create compelling risk/reward structures that feel fair while driving emotional investment
• Develop progression systems that balance skill acquisition with meaningful rewards
• Craft intuitive gameplay experiences that introduce complex concepts in digestible ways
• Design game loops that resonate with traders or anyone who aspires to be one
• Build design systems and mechanics that create "aha moments" (sense of edge) and drive organic discovery of game depth
• Define optimal session lengths, cooldowns, and tournament cadences; conduct A/B testing to improve D0, D7, and D30 retention and churn metrics
• Establish baseline KPIs and work with our data team to understand performance and necessary changes
• Create compelling reward structures that drive desired player behaviors
• Translate financial concepts into visual gameplay mechanics that feel natural and rewarding
• Design intuitive feedback mechanisms for win/loss scenarios
• Create compelling visualizations for market movements and player actions
• Collaborate with Game Designers, UI/UX specialists, Front-End Developers, and Artists to bring game concepts to life with engaging designs and mechanics
• Translate game development outlines into engaging gameplay experiences
• Mentor junior designers and contribute to the team's design culture
• Design and execute rapid prototyping cycles to validate core gameplay hypotheses
• Create playtest methodologies that generate actionable insights
• Collaborate with our data and playtesting teams to develop frameworks for evaluating gameplay quality and fun factor

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing casino, social-casino, or other games with economic systems
• Successfully launched a Web3 game
• Led game design or systems design for competitive or high-stakes games
• Background in any speculative environment (trading, gambling, poker, DFS, prediction markets, etc.)