Lead Game Designer (Match-3 PvP)

Thrillex , Posted 3 weeks ago

Senior

Full time

€2.500 - €3.500 / Month

Remote, Riga

Thrillex is an ambitious new mobile game studio focused on creating innovative competitive experiences. We're starting our journey with a unique PvP Match-3 combat game, and we're looking for a passionate Lead Game Designer to help bring this vision to life.

What are you working on?
  • The name of the project(s): PvP Match-3
  • At what stage of the project(s)? Early stage, Funding secured
  • Genres: Casual, Puzzle
  • Platforms: Mobile
For which tasks (responsibilities)?

- Design and document core Match-3 combat systems

- Create and balance character abilities and progression systems

- Design competitive systems including matchmaking and ranking

- Work directly with development to ensure technical feasibility

- Create and maintain game economy and monetization systems

- Design tutorial and player onboarding experiences

- Manage development priorities and feature roadmap

What kind of professional are we looking for?
  • 5+ years of game design experience

  • Shipped at least one Match-3 game

  • Experience with competitive/PvP game design

  • Strong understanding of F2P mobile game design and monetization

  • Experience working directly with developers

  •  Experience with live operations

  • Project management skills

What is important for us in a person?
  • Excellent documentation and communication skills

  • Ability to work independently and manage own priorities

  • Strong experience with remote work tools and practices

  • Experience working in small teams/startups

Why do we enjoy working here?

- 2500-3500€ monthly (based on experience)

- 5% revenue share

- Full remote work

- Flexible hours (with team sync requirements)

- Ground-floor opportunity to shape a new gaming studio

- High autonomy and creative freedom

- Direct impact on product decisions

The selection process

Please send your resume and a cover letter answering these questions:

1. What's your favorite competitive mobile game and why?

2. How would you approach designing a fair Match-3 PvP system?

3. What's your experience with rapid development cycles and MVP creation?

The final section of the interview is a short, paid test task.

Thrillex

Company type: product

Employees: 1-10

Platforms: Mobile

Genres: Puzzle, Card and/or Board, Casual

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