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Senior Game Designer - Systems & LiveOps (remote or on-site, full time)
Contract type
Ongoing
Work mode
Remote · Amsterdam, Netherlands
Experience
Senior · 5+ years
Job description
Senior Game Designer responsible for systems and economy design plus LiveOps and product strategy for free-to-play casual games. The role shapes core progression and monetization systems and owns an events and content roadmap to boost retention and revenue.
At a glance
- Work mode
- Remote · Amsterdam, Netherlands
- Languages
- English
What you'll do
- Define and maintain the systems design for core loops, progression, rewards and economy (sources/sinks, pacing, difficulty), ensuring they align with player needs and business goals
- Build and evolve a LiveOps strategy and content roadmap (events, seasonal mechanics, IAP offers and ad-driven promos) that drives engagement and revenue
- Design and implement in-game experiments (A/B tests, event variations) and use the results to inform design decisions; iterate so each update measurably improves retention and monetization
- Specify clear, developer-ready design documents and balancing sheets; be the single source of truth for feature scope, rationale and success metrics
- Stay on top of casual F2P market trends and top-grossing competitors; pitch new content, meta features or mechanics (e.g., collections, passes, streaks, time-limited challenges) that fit our audience
- Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team (design, engineering, art, QA, marketing) to deliver features and LiveOps smoothly; participate in agile rituals to align with development cycles and product goals
- Present product vision, LiveOps plans and post-event analyses; communicate the "why" behind your strategy with data and research to secure buy-in from internal stakeholders and external partners
- Mentor other game designers and raise team craft through feedback and reviews
- Design new casual free-to-play games for desktop, tablets, and mobile, from initial concept through all stages of the product lifecycle
What we're looking for
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Senior Game Designer within the mobile or web F2P industry, with hands-on systems/economy and LiveOps experience
- Deep familiarity with top-grossing casual games and F2P mechanics; you know what keeps players returning and spending, and can anticipate shifts in player behavior or monetization patterns
- Ability to translate complex data and KPIs into actionable design changes and clear roadmaps, balancing player enjoyment with business objectives
- Strong written and verbal communication in English; concise specs and clear presentation skills
- Proven experience in cross-functional teams; you integrate creative, technical and commercial perspectives into a cohesive product direction
- Experience in mentorship or leadership, fostering designer growth, and promoting a positive, solution-oriented approach
Nice to have
- Game economy design specialization
- Puzzle/casual background
- HTML5/web distribution experience
Benefits
Work closely with some of the biggest (upcoming) game platforms in the world on high-quality casual games that are played by millions of gamers
- An international team of 80+ professionals from almost 20 different countries
- Competitive remuneration
- A flexible remote working environment
- Company events in HQ Amsterdam Office
- A very open, informal and international company culture where everyone can make a difference
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About CoolGames
Leading international HTML5 game studio
CoolGames is a leading international HTML5 game studio working with 'Big Tech' game platforms such as Netflix, Discord, Facebook and Microsoft Play, and with famous games IP such as Battleship, Angry Birds and Monopoly. CoolGames is part of Keesing, a publisher of sudokus, crosswords and other puzzles & games with a presence in over 20 countries and headquartered in The Netherlands.
Key facts
- 80+ professionals
- Amsterdam, The Netherlands
- HTML5 game studio
- Part of Keesing, the world's largest Braintainment company
- Keesing has a presence in over 20 countries and is headquartered in The Netherlands
- HQ in Amsterdam, supported by global remote teams
- Games played by millions
Partners & customers
NetflixDiscordFacebookMicrosoft PlayBattleshipAngry BirdsMonopoly
What they value
- Creativity
- Collaboration
- Delivering world-class gaming experiences