Game Designer

Junior Game Designer (f/m/d)

We are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come. Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. 'Kolibris', as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we're looking for new talent to join our team.

We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Design flexible economy systems and features (progression & reward structures, currencies, sinks & sources, etc.) aligned with the creative, game, and monetization managers.
• Work closely with the monetization team to come up with pricing strategies for items and events.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate your designs.
• Balance and adapt your work based on technical and production constraints, playtest results, and comments from cross-functional teams.
• Write and maintain design documentation that will serve as a reference to guide interdependent teams.
• Provide your input on in-game content and pricing, and come up with suggestions to refine designs.
• Assess the impacts of adding, removing, or updating content on player engagement.

Required skills

• An undergraduate degree in Game Design, Economics, Finance, Mathematics, or equivalent.
• At least 1-2 years of professional experience in design, economics, or related experience (live/online game development is a huge plus).
• In-depth knowledge of Excel.
• Ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations.
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Player-centric mindset and a sense for great user experience.
• Strong comprehension of games from a player and a business perspective.

Desirable skills

• Experience in game design for F2P mobile games.
• Successfully released one or more mobile game titles.
• Knowledge of game engines (e.g. Unity3D, scripting) is an advantage.

What We Offer

• Hybrid Work: We understand how important flexibility is. That's why we offer a hybrid work setup and flexible hours, allowing you to balance your time between the office and remote work.
• Modern Office Space: Our new, centrally located office in Berlin-Mitte has everything you need to excel. We also have plenty of opportunities for fun, with table tennis and kicker tables, meeting spaces, and a sleek modern design.
• Health & Fitness Bonus: We provide a monthly fitness bonus. Enjoy your time outside the office by picking the activity that suits you, from Urban Sports Club, to covering your gym membership.
• Company Holidays: We plan amazing company holidays to relax and bond as a team.
• Learning Budget: We're serious about supporting your professional growth. You'll get a yearly learning budget to spend on any form of learning that will help you develop your skills and grow in your role.
• Relocation: Moving to another country can be stressful. Our HR team will guide and support you, making sure that you (and your family) make your way to Berlin as smoothly as possible.
• 30 Days Holiday: Our company implements a 30-day yearly holiday policy for all Kolibris. This means you have plenty of time to enjoy life outside of work.
• Fun Social Events: From BBQ's and movie nights to team lunches and more. We also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun. On Fridays after work, there's dinner and drinks waiting for everyone at the office.

Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability. We are an international studio, so don't forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us. We look forward to hearing from you!