About the Job:
Steer Studios is on a mission to create a world-leading game studio in Saudi Arabia, developing high-quality games for international audiences and fostering the local gaming sector to establish Saudi Arabia as a global hub for gaming. We are looking for a talented and hands-on Level Designer to join our team and drive the success of our hybrid casual mobile titles.
As a Level Designer, you will collaborate with passionate developers, data analysts, UX designers, and game designers to enhance both the product and the team.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the level design creation and pipeline, owning and driving the full lifecycle of level creation from concept to live operations for a mobile puzzle title.
- Design high-quality levels that are fun, engaging, and aligned with 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.
- Optimize and evolve level content by balancing creativity and analytics, using A/B tests and player behavior data.
- Mentor junior/mid-level designers in Level Design and contribute to the long-term strategy of the product.
- Ensure that tools, pipelines, and documentation are in place to support efficient level production and iteration.
Qualifications and Key Skills:
- Proven track record in working on successful mobile puzzle games (e.g., match-3, tile-blast, physics puzzles).
- Deep understanding of puzzle game mechanics, player psychology, level pacing, difficulty curves, and engagement loops.
- Experience in at least one full production cycle from pre-production to live operation.
- Strong understanding of KPIs and monetization mechanics with the ability to drive level design from data findings.
- Hands-on experience with Unity and proficiency in Excel for maintaining game design configurations.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with evolving priorities.
- Extensive knowledge of Game Design principles and the mobile gaming landscape.
- Strong proactive problem-solving and intuitive development skills.
- Passionate gamer with attention to detail and an understanding of the industry, market, and target audiences.
- A Bachelor’s degree or College diploma in game design or an equivalent field is preferred.
Let’s bring Steer Studios to the world!
