Lead/Senior Game Designer

Who We AreGame7 is redefining the future of gaming with novel products that merge financial mechanics with engaging gameplay. Our platform will define the next generation of interactive entertainment by combining deep expertise in game design, blockchain technology, and user experience to create a platform with games everyone can win: easy, thrilling and social. About This TeamOur Games division is pushing the frontier of Skill-based Trading Games—trading games that blend speculative mechanics with deep, replay-driven design to make trading more fun and approachable. We are developing a suite of Web-based & Mobile-optimized trading games launching in 2025. This Lead/Senior Game Product Designer role is critical to our success and will work closely with game design, product, and customer experience leads, focusing on creating compelling gameplay mechanics and design systems that will define our titles.What You'll Help Us BuildInnovative Game Mechanics & SystemsDesign and refine core gameplay and in-game UI systems that make skill-based games with trading themes engaging, accessible, and funCreate compelling risk/reward structures that feel fair while driving emotional investmentDevelop progression systems that balance skill acquisition with meaningful rewardsPlayer-Centric DesignCraft intuitive gameplay experiences that introduce complex concepts in digestible waysDesign game loops that resonate with traders or anyone who aspires to be oneBuild design systems and mechanics that create "aha moments" (sense of edge) and drive organic discovery of game depthGame Retention & Live-OpsDefine optimal session lengths, cooldowns, and tournament cadences; conduct A/B testing to improve D0, D7, and D30 retention and churn metricsEstablish baseline KPIs and work with our data team to understand performance and necessary changesCreate compelling reward structures that drive desired player behaviorsSpeculation-Native Game DesignTranslate financial concepts into visual gameplay mechanics that feel natural and rewardingDesign intuitive feedback mechanisms for win/loss scenariosCreate compelling visualizations for market movements and player actionsCross-Functional LeadershipCollaborate with Game Designers, UI/UX specialists, Front-End Developers, and Artists to bring game concepts to life with engaging designs and mechanicsTranslate game development outlines into engaging gameplay experiencesMentor junior designers and contribute to the team's design cultureEarly Testing & IterationDesign and execute rapid prototyping cycles to validate core gameplay hypothesesCreate playtest methodologies that generate actionable insightsCollaborate with our data and playtesting teams to develop frameworks for evaluating gameplay quality and fun factorYour CraftExperience & Expertise5–7+ years in game design (mobile or browser, F2P or real-money gaming) with an emphasis of visual and art designSuccessfully shipped at least one title from concept to launch with demonstrated impact on core gameplay systemsExperience creating engaging visual designs, UI/UX flows, and feedback loops that drive retention and engagementDesign Tools & ProcessProficient with Figma and other design prototyping toolsExperience creating and documenting game systemsAbility to communicate design concepts through wireframes, flowcharts, and product/game feature setsTechnical UnderstandingConversant in development workflows with ability to communicate effectively with engineering teamsUnderstanding of technical constraints and opportunities in game developmentAdept at leveraging AI-assisted design & prototyping tools to accelerate production cyclesDomain KnowledgeDeep understanding of how to trigger dopamine responses through product features, visual rewards, and feedback loopsSubstantial personal experience in speculative environments—trading, poker, DFS—with intuitive understanding of edge, bankroll psychology, and risk-reward mechanicsObsessive attention to polish, interaction design, and the emotional journey of gameplayExtra CreditExperience designing casino, social-casino, or other games with economic systemsSuccessfully launched a Web3 gameLed game design or systems design for competitive or high-stakes gamesBackground in any speculative environment (trading, gambling, poker, DFS, prediction markets, etc.)If you're passionate about creating innovative game mechanics at the intersection of finance, psychology, and play—we'd love to hear from you, even if you don't check every box.

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