Level Designer

Steer Studios' mission is to create a world-leading game studio in Saudi Arabia, producing high-quality games for international audiences. We aim to support Saudi Arabia's passionate gaming sector in developing homegrown IP and establish KSA as a global hub for gaming. As part of the Steer Studios team, you will collaborate with top global gaming talents who have relocated to Riyadh, alongside innovative and dedicated local developers.

We are looking for a talented and hands-on Level Designer to join our team and enhance the success of our hybrid casual mobile titles. In this role, you will work closely with a team of passionate developers, data analysts, UX designers, and game designers to elevate both the product and the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the level design creation and pipeline: Own and manage the full lifecycle of level creation—from concept to live operations—for a mobile puzzle title.
• Design high-quality levels that are engaging and tuned to meet difficulty curves, player retention goals, and monetization strategies.
• Collaborate with design, product, and data teams to implement and test new mechanics, iterate on level content, and integrate player feedback.
• Balance creativity and analytics, using A/B tests and player behavior data to optimize level content.
• Mentor a small team of junior/mid-level designers in the art of Level Design while contributing to the long-term strategy of the product.
• Ensure that tools, pipelines, and documentation are in place and evolving to support efficient level production and iteration.

Qualifications and Key Skills:

• Proven track record in working on successful puzzle games on mobile (match-3, tile-blast, physics puzzles, or similar).
• Deep understanding of puzzle game mechanics, player psychology, level pacing, difficulty curves, and engagement loops.
• Experience in at least 1 full production cycle (from pre-production to live operation).
• Strong understanding of KPIs, monetization mechanics, and ability to guide level design based on data findings.
• Hands-on mindset with experience in Unity and proficiency in Excel for maintaining game design configurations.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Extensive knowledge of Game Design principles and the mobile gaming landscape.
• Proactive problem-solving skills and intuitive development abilities.
• Passionate gamer with an eye for detail and understanding of the industry, market, and target audiences.
• A Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in game design or equivalent is preferred.