Game Designer

ArcadeXR

Game Designer responsible for designing and launching original digital arcade games at Arcade Online. Collaborating with developers to create engaging gameplay experiences and balancing in-game economies.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeSingapore • 🇸🇬 SingaporeMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design original digital arcade games from concept through to launch
Prototype and iterate gameplay mechanics with a focus on engagement, accessibility, and replayability within the Unity game engine
Balance difficulty, progression, reward timing, and ticket payout through rigorous testing and analysis
Design scoring models, bonus mechanics, and progression systems
Produce clear design documentation, specifications, and economy spreadsheets
Playtest extensively - identify what's working, what isn't, and drive iteration until it's right
Analyse player behaviour and game performance post-launch to inform future improvements
Develop original game concepts and, over time, take ownership of creative direction for new titles

Requirements

What you’ll need

Commercial game design experience, ideally in mobile, casual, arcade or live-service games
A strong instinct for what makes gameplay satisfying, accessible, and highly replayable
Experience designing and balancing gameplay systems
Strong analytical skills; comfortable tuning mechanics using data and structured testing
Experience working closely with software engineers throughout a development cycle
Able to iterate rapidly, make decisions under uncertainty, and hold a high bar for polish
Clear communicator - able to document design decisions and specs that a small team can execute against
Hands-on with game engines (Unity preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Professional development opportunities
Flexible work arrangements

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Hard Skills & Tools

Gameplay Mechanics DesignScoring Models DesignProgression Systems DesignGame PrototypingGame Balancing

Soft Skills

Analytical ThinkingRapid IterationDecision Making Under Uncertainty