Lead Game Designer (Puzzle)

Company: Moodboost Studio

Offices: Room 0501 G1 Building Vinhomes Green Bay 7 Thang Long Avenue Me Tri Ward Hanoi City Vietnam.

About Moodboost Studio

Moodboost Studio is building engaging mobile game experiences that combine creativity player psychology and data-driven decision-making. Our mission is to create highly engaging casual and hybrid casual games that entertain millions of players worldwide.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Game Designer to lead the design vision and execution of our mobile game portfolio.

Our studio is focusing on puzzle games so we prioritize game designers who specialize in puzzle games. Its especially important if your portfolio shows youre working on games for women and kid; that would be a good fit.

If your portfolio shows youre working on games for men then we need to reconsider. We want 60-70% of puzzle games are for women.

Tasks

Responsibilities

• Own the game design vision player experience and core gameplay mechanics for casual and hybrid casual mobile games.
• Design and optimize core loops meta systems progression economy retention and monetization mechanics.
• Lead the game design team providing mentorship guidance and feedback.
• Create and maintain comprehensive game design documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Product Art Engineering Analytics and User Acquisition teams.
• Analyze player behavior KPIs and market trends to drive game improvements.
• Conduct playtesting balancing and iteration cycles to maximize player engagement and retention.
• Develop innovative gameplay concepts and features based on player insights and market opportunities.
• Support live operations and content strategies to ensure long-term game growth.

Requirements

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in game design with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and launching successful mobile casual or hybrid casual games.
• Strong understanding of player psychology game loops progression systems game economy and monetization.
• Experience using game analytics and performance metrics to inform design decisions.
• Excellent documentation communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance creativity with business objectives and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience working in Agile and fast-paced development environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with live operations and event systems.
• Familiarity with user acquisition metrics and growth strategies.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate game design workflows.
• Experience working on games with global audiences and large-scale player bases.

Benefits

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a growing game studio.
• Flexible remote/hybrid work environment.
• High ownership and impact.
• Collaborative innovative and player-focused culture.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your CV/resume
• Portfolio of shipped games
• Description of your role and contributions on each project
• Examples of game systems economies or gameplay features you designed

Join Moodboost Studio and help us create unforgettable gaming experiences for players around the world.