Game Designer

2K • Kirkland, WA

88d • $78,900 - $116,760

About The Position

Cat Daddy Games is more than just a mobile video game company; we are a passionate and close-knit family of creators. Based in Kirkland, Washington, we combine our innovative spirit with the support and expertise of Take-Two Interactive to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry. With our focus on live service projects like WWE SuperCard and NBA 2K Mobile, we constantly strive to deliver engaging and unforgettable moments for our players. Cat Daddy is seeking a Game Designer to join our team of artists, engineers, and product managers to collaborate on game feature designs and monetization strategies for free-to-play mobile games. The ideal candidate has shipped multiple F2P mobile games in a design role, from concept to live operations. This is an in-office position, located in Kirkland, WA.

Requirements

• 5+ years of game design experience, with a focus on free-to-play mobile games.
• Experience designing card-collecting, card-battling, and/or deck-building games is a plus!
• Bachelor's degree in a related field, and/or comparable, relevant work experience.
• Expert-level understanding of the mobile game landscape from a game design perspective, including game economies, data analysis, and back-end environments.
• World-class communication skills, with proven ability to produce effective design documentation.
• A great teammate who can collaborate with engineers and artists on game development.

Responsibilities

• Design new gameplay experiences including time-limited events, alternative game modes, and mini-games that add variety and excitement to the core game loop.
• Pitch and prototype creative concepts that align with player motivations, game themes, and business goals.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance fun, difficulty, and monetization across your designs.
• Build and maintain clear documentation, wireframes, and specs to communicate design intent.
• Analyze player feedback and data to refine designs and identify opportunities for future content.
• Stay on top of mobile game trends and competitor features to ensure our game remains fresh and competitive.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage.
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year.
• Paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program.
• Up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year.
• Paid parental and compassionate leave.
• Wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support.
• Family planning support through Maven.
• Commuter benefits.
• Reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees