Junior Game Designer

About Naphora Games Group

Naphora Games Group is committed to building a dynamic global team passionate about learning, innovation, and raising industry standards in gaming. We foster an environment of fast-paced collaboration and high performance to develop memorable, world-class games for audiences worldwide. Join us if you seek an ownership-oriented, impact-driven workplace.

Role Overview

As a Junior Game Designer, you will contribute to the design and development of Naphora's mobile games by crafting compelling gameplay experiences. This includes designing and refining mechanics, levels, progression, balancing, and features by leveraging player insights and data analysis. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams such as Product, Engineering, Art, QA, and Data will guide your work from initial concept through testing and release.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and revise gameplay mechanics, player experiences, and features.
• Create and maintain comprehensive game design documentation and specifications.
• Design and balance game levels, progression, difficulty, rewards, and power-ups.
• Prototype new mechanics and iterate based on player feedback and performance metrics.
• Support creation and maintenance of economy, progression, and monetization systems.
• Conduct playtesting sessions to identify enhancements for player engagement.
• Analyze gameplay data to inform and refine design decisions.
• Test and iterate rapidly based on data and user feedback.
• Stay informed on Hybrid Casual market trends and competitor offerings.
• Collaborate closely with Engineers, Artists, QA, Product, and Data teams throughout development.
• Assist LiveOps by developing new content, events, and gameplay improvements.
• Ensure feature alignment with product vision and business goals.
• Contribute to rapid experimentation and ongoing product refinement.

Success Indicators

• Swift learning and proactive feedback seeking.
• Rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• Data-driven decision-making prioritizing player insights.
• Ownership of features from concept through launch.
• Effective communication with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Design focus on retention, engagement, monetization, and scalability.

Qualifications

• Between 1 to 3 years of experience in game design, including academic, personal, or indie projects.
• Deep understanding of game design principles, player psychology, and gameplay loops.
• Enthusiasm for mobile games, especially Hybrid Casual and Free-to-Play titles.
• Experience producing game design documentation, feature specs, and balancing spreadsheets.
• Basic knowledge of progression, economy dynamics, and monetization methods.
• Familiarity with Unity engine and game development workflows.
• Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets for balancing and data analytics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to prototype and iterate incorporating timely feedback.
• A portfolio showcasing game design work such as prototypes, game jams, or published titles is highly advantageous.
• Fluency in English is required.