Freelance Game Systems Designer
Freelance Game Systems Designer
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Job Description
- Freelance Game Systems Design
- Day rate dependent on experience
- 6 months
About Cleo
At Cleo were not just building another fintech app. Were embarking on a mission to fundamentally change humanitys relationship with money. Imagine a world where everyone regardless of background or income has access to a hyperintelligent financial advisor in their pocket. Thats the future were creating.
Cleo is a rare success story: a profitable fastgrowing unicorn with over $200 million in ARR and growing over 2x yearoveryear. This isnt just a job; its a chance to join a team of brilliant driven individuals who are passionate about making a real difference. We have an exceptionally high bar for talent seeking individuals who are not only at the top of their field but also embody our culture of collaboration and positive impact.
If youre driven by complex challenges that push your expertise the chance to shape something truly transformative and the potential to share in Cleos success as we scale while growing alongside a company thats scaling fast this might be your perfect fit.
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Role Summary: Cleo is seeking a highly skilled Freelance Game Systems Designer to be a Founding Member of our Gamification Ventures team.This role is pivotal in crafting and refining game systems that enhance user engagement and monetisation through gamification across the Cleo app. The successful candidate will work iteratively on developing engaging progression systems inapp currencies reengagement loops and rewards fostering habit formation moments of joy and increasing user interaction within Cleo.
What youll do:
- System Design: Conceptualise and develop comprehensive game systems that align with Cleos strategic objectives including user engagement multiproduct adoption virality and retention.
- Collaboration: Work alongside product managers and designers to weave gamified elements seamlessly throughout the Cleo app.
- Innovation and Scalability: Create adaptable game mechanics and reward systems that evolve with the product and user needs
- Own the fun: be the advocate and inhouse expert on how and when we add juice and gamefeel to the Cleo app.
- Testing and Optimisation: Continuously testrefine and balance our game system based on user feedback and analytics to maximise engagement and effectiveness.
Requirements:
- Proven Experience: Extensive background in game design especially in mobile and social gaming contexts.
- Technical Proficiency: Deep understanding of game mechanics inapp economies and user engagement strategies.
- Iterative Design: Experience in rapid prototyping and iterative design processes.
- Complex Problem Solving: Exceptional analytical and problemsolving skills.
- Communication and Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in fastpaced crossfunctional teams.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Experienced Designer: You have successfully designed game systems for mobile applications evidenced by a portfolio showcasing your impact on user engagement and retention.
- Adaptability: You are adept at integrating gamification within nongaming contexts particularly in apps focused on personal productivity or financial health.
- Contract Flexibility: Comfortable working in a contract position with potential for extension based on project success and strategic fit.
How long will the process take
We aim to move as fast as possible. Usually 12 is enough time for us all to get to know each other.
- Step 1: An initial 30 mins intro phone call with a member of our Talent Team to learn more about your experience and why you want to work at Cleo
- Step 2: A 1hour interview with the Hiring Manager to dive into your experience
- Step 3:Task interview with our Product Director for new ventures and Lead Product Manager for voice and gamification
We strongly encourage applications from people of colour the LGBTQ community people with disabilities neurodivergent people parents carers and people from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.
If theres anything we can do to accommodate your specific situation please let us know.
UK App access:The Cleo app is no longer downloadable in the UK (but only until next year). If youre an existing user youll still have access to the app. But some features wont be available (just for a little while). Why 99 of our users are based in the US where financial health is often overlooked. Weve decided to shift our focus to where we can provide the most value and make the greatest impact for users who need it most. Then well be able to apply what we learn to better support our UK users in the future.
Employment Type
Contract
