Lead/Senior Game Designer

Game7 is seeking a Lead/Senior Game Designer to create compelling gameplay mechanics and design systems for skill-based trading games. The role involves collaboration with various teams and focuses on player-centric design and game retention.

Overview

Department

Engineering

Job type

Full time

Compensation

Salary not specified

Location

United States, North America

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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