About Us:
Ilyon is a leading mobile gaming company renowned for delivering world-class entertainment to millions of players globally. Driven by creativity, innovation, and a passion for engaging experiences, we are expanding our portfolio.
We are seeking a Senior Game Designer to spearhead our new casual puzzle game products and help shape the future of our studio alongside an elite team of game professionals.
Position Overview:
A visionary Senior Game Designer who understands the psychology behind casual puzzle games. You will be the creative anchor for new titles - leading projects from initial concept through global launch and game updates. You will craft innovative core mechanics and shape unforgettable player experiences that drive long-term retention and engagement.
Key Responsibilities:
- End-to-End Ownership: Drive the game design process from initial pitch and prototyping to global release and live operations.
- System & Economy Design: Create, balance, and fine-tune engaging core mechanics, progression, in-game economies, and compelling reward loops.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Collaborate closely with artists, developers, and data analysts to ensure the creative vision aligns with technical and business goals.
- Data-Driven Iteration: Analyze playtests and live player data (including A/B tests) to iterate on levels balancing and progression, FTUE and economy.
- Trend Forecasting: Deconstruct competitive titles and stay ahead of mobile industry trends to ensure our designs remain fresh, innovative, and highly marketable.
- Proven Track Record: 3+ years of game design experience, with a focus on mobile/casual F2P games.
- Shipped Titles: At least one commercially launched mobile game with proven, scaleable success (strong retention/monetization KPIs).
- Design Expertise: Deep understanding of casual puzzle mechanics, player psychology, and modern metagame layers.
- Full Cycle Experience: Hands-on experience working with a game team and taking a game from concept through production, QA, launch, and post-launch updates.
- AI Experience: Familiarity with leveraging AI tools (e.g., Claude, Gemini and ChatGPT) for rapid prototyping and workflow optimization.
- Communication: Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to clearly document features and pitch ideas to stakeholders.
- Execution Mindset: A proactive, collaborative team player who is meticulous, detail-oriented, and passionate about quality.
- Advantage: Previous experience working with Unity.
Skills Required
- 3+ years of game design experience focused on mobile or casual free-to-play games
- At least one commercially launched mobile game with strong retention and monetization KPIs
- Deep understanding of casual puzzle mechanics, player psychology, and modern metagame layers
- Hands-on experience taking a game from concept through production, QA, launch, and post-launch updates
- Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, Gemini, and ChatGPT for prototyping and workflow optimization
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills
- Proactive, collaborative, detail-oriented, quality-focused execution mindset
- Previous experience working with Unity
What We Do
Ilyon is a leading mobile games developer and publisher of casual games with hundreds of millions of downloads in Google Play and App Store. The company was founded in 2013 by a team of game developers and artists who are passionate about developing unique and enjoyable mobile games. Our games are loved by mobile users all over the world, and we are continuously working to add more fun games to our pool.
