
Senior Game Designer
A5 Labs
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Location Type: Remote
Location: Hong Kong
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About the role
- Develop and pitch new game ideas and mechanics tailored to casino and card game markets.
- Create game design documents (GDDs) outlining game flow, features, and mechanics.
- Ensure game design aligns with business objectives, engagement goals, and monetization strategies.
- Work closely with Asia-based stakeholders to gather requirements and refine game concepts.
- Present and justify game ideas to business leaders, marketing teams, and product managers.
- Act as the bridge between the design team and Asian stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and alignment.
- Design engaging and mathematically sound game mechanics, optimizing for player engagement and retention.
- Work with data analysts to review player behavior and fine-tune game balance.
- Innovate on existing casino games by introducing unique mechanics, features, and player incentives.
- Work with the Art and UI/UX teams to develop visually appealing and intuitive interfaces.
- Ensure game aesthetics align with thematic elements (e.g., Lunar New Year, Caribbean themes).
- Provide feedback on game assets, animations, and player experience flows.
- Stay updated on casino gaming trends, competitor games, and player preferences.
- Understand regulatory and compliance constraints affecting game design in different markets.
- Analyze player feedback and market performance to iterate on existing games.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in game design, particularly in casino, card games, or iGaming.
- Fluency in both Mandarin and English (spoken & written) is mandatory.
- Deep understanding of casino game mechanics, card games (e.g., Hold’em, Stud), and sweepstakes models.
- Experience in game balancing, RTP calculations, and monetization models.
- Strong ability to sell ideas and justify design decisions to stakeholders.
- Excellent collaboration skills, with the ability to synchronize multiple teams (Design, Art, UX, Product, Marketing, and Asia-based stakeholders).
- Proficiency in game design tools such as Figma, Miro, Unity, or similar is a plus.
- Experience in Asia's casino and card game markets is highly desirable.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
game designgame mechanicsgame balancingRTP calculationsmonetization modelsplayer engagementplayer retentiongame flowgame featuresgame aesthetics
Soft Skills
collaborationcommunicationpresentationjustification of design decisionssynchronization of teamsfeedback provisioninnovationstakeholder managementrequirement gatheringanalytical skills