Ph3Overview /h3pReady your deck and step into the arena! Gear Games is looking for an exceptional Lead Game Designer to champion card and content creation for Arcane Rush, our flagship free-to-play autochess CCG. We develop top-grossing titles played by millions of casual and core gamers worldwide, both through our own original IPs and in collaboration with world-class global partners like Riot, Scopely, Second Dinner, and Warner Bros. We value creativity, data-informed systems design, and an unwavering commitment to quality. As the Lead Game Designer, you and your team will completely own new card and content creation for Arcane Rush. This will include design concepting, implementation and balance for new playable factions, heroes, card mechanics, expansions, and other live content for Arcane Rush. You will partner with studio leadership to define and evolve the long-term vision of the metagame, ensuring our card ecosystem remains balanced, thrilling, and highly engaging. We are looking for a strategic design leader who is capable of rigorous mathematical modeling and possesses the innovative spark required to create exciting and memorable gameplay. /ph3Responsibilities /h3ulliMaster the Metagame: Become a top player within Arcane Rush to cultivate a deep, first-hand mastery of the game to directly inform design, balance, and content strategy. /liliOwn the Card Ecosystem: Lead the design and execution of new card sets, mechanics, and systems from initial concept to live balance. /liliMentorship: Grow and inspire a dedicated team of designers, fostering a culture of autonomy, accountability, and creative growth through regular mentorship and actionable feedback. /liliSystems Economy Architecture: Direct the balancing of cards, player progression, and the in-game economy. /liliLive-Ops Optimization: Monitor the live state of the game, leveraging player feedback and data analytics to optimize card balance, mitigate friction, and design highly engaging seasonal content. /liliDrive Content Strategy: Partner with Arcane Rush leadership to define the content roadmap, pacing, and long-term expansion strategy for the live game. /liliLeadership Collaboration: Lead cross-functional working groups (art, engineering, QA, product) to execute high-quality content updates on schedule, holding implementation accountable to your core vision. /li /ulh3Experience /h3ulli8+ years of professional game design experience, with 2+ years in a dedicated leadership role within the gaming industry. /liliProven Track Record: Demonstrated success in driving content creation, staging expansions, and shipping features for successful free-to-play games. /liliLeadership Value: Ability to manage, grow, and inspire game design talent, championing design craft while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams. /li /ulh3Key Attributes /h3ulliSystems Math Fluency: Strong technical background in card design, mathematical balancing, economy design, and/or live-ops systems architecture. /liliF2P Mastery: Deep understanding of "games as service" and player psychology, especially through the lens of free-to-play CCG strategy and monetization. /liliClear Communicator: Excellent command of English (written and spoken) to collaborate effectively, drive designs forward, and align a diverse, international team. /liliDocumentation Champion: Produce clean, clear, and future-proof design documentation that serves as a single source of truth for engineering and production. /li /ulh3Bonus Points /h3ulliDirect professional experience designing for trading card games (TCGs), collectible card games (CCGs), or autochess-like titles. /liliPractical experience working in modern game engines (Unity, Unreal, etc.) and advanced data modeling tools. /liliPrevious experience working with major entertainment IPs and managing partner relationships. /liliGenre Passion: An active and highly knowledgeable player of competitive strategy games, CCGs, and mobile midcore games. /liliUX/UI Awareness: Familiarity with best-in-class user experience and interface design principles. /liliImpact Optimization: Proven ability to use player data to unlock product growth. /li /ulh3Rewards Benefits /h3ulliAttractive base salary with performance bonuses. /liliA comprehensive relocation package and logistics support when moving geographic locations to join our offices. /liliFlexible work schedules, optional standing desks, modern hardware, no dress code, and a fully stocked pantry area with complimentary drinks, snacks, and fresh fruit. /liliA dedicated games room equipped with board games, PS5, ping pong, and VR setups, alongside numerous internal clubs and team-building activities. /liliPremium healthcare insurance, mental health services and an in-house gym. /li /ul /p #J-18808-Ljbffr