Lead Game Designer (Puzzle)

Company: Moodboost Studio

Offices: Room 0501, G1 Building, Vinhomes Green Bay, 7 Thang Long Avenue, Me Tri Ward, Hanoi City, Vietnam.

About Moodboost Studio

Moodboost Studio is building engaging mobile game experiences that combine creativity, player psychology, and data-driven decision-making. Our mission is to create highly engaging casual and hybrid casual games that entertain millions of players worldwide.

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Lead Game Designer to lead the design vision and execution of our mobile game portfolio.

Our studio is focusing on puzzle games, so we prioritize game designers who specialize in puzzle games. It's especially important if your portfolio shows you're working on games for women and kid; that would be a good fit.

If your portfolio shows you're working on games for men, then we need to reconsider. We want 60-70% of puzzle games are for women.

Responsibilities

• Own the game design vision, player experience, and core gameplay mechanics for casual and hybrid casual mobile games.
• Design and optimize core loops, meta systems, progression, economy, retention, and monetization mechanics.
• Lead the game design team, providing mentorship, guidance, and feedback.
• Create and maintain comprehensive game design documentation.
• Collaborate closely with Product, Art, Engineering, Analytics, and User Acquisition teams.
• Analyze player behavior, KPIs, and market trends to drive game improvements.
• Conduct playtesting, balancing, and iteration cycles to maximize player engagement and retention.
• Develop innovative gameplay concepts and features based on player insights and market opportunities.
• Support live operations and content strategies to ensure long-term game growth.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in game design, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience designing and launching successful mobile casual or hybrid casual games.
• Strong understanding of player psychology, game loops, progression systems, game economy, and monetization.
• Experience using game analytics and performance metrics to inform design decisions.
• Excellent documentation, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to balance creativity with business objectives and data-driven decision-making.
• Experience working in Agile and fast-paced development environments.

Nice to Have

• Experience with live operations and event systems.
• Familiarity with user acquisition metrics and growth strategies.
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate game design workflows.
• Experience working on games with global audiences and large-scale player bases.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Opportunity to shape the creative direction of a growing game studio.
• Flexible remote/hybrid work environment.
• High ownership and impact.
• Collaborative, innovative, and player-focused culture.

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Your CV/resume
• Portfolio of shipped games
• Description of your role and contributions on each project
• Examples of game systems, economies, or gameplay features you designed

Join Moodboost Studio and help us create unforgettable gaming experiences for players around the world.