Senior Match-3 Designer, New Game

About the Opportunity

We are representing a confidential mobile gaming studio seeking a Senior Match-3 Designer to join their team in London. Our client is developing an exciting new cozy puzzle game, and this role will be instrumental in shaping the core gameplay experience from the ground up.

This is a hybrid position based in London, with the team typically working from the office three days per week (Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays).

Responsibilities

• Design, build and balance exceptional match-3 levels that deliver engaging gameplay across a wide range of player skill levels
• Collaborate with developers to tune game feel and match-3 gameplay mechanics
• Own the design of blockers, boosters, rewards and shape satisfying level progression
• Use analytics, player feedback and playtesting to continuously refine levels and improve player experience
• Work alongside engineering to improve level design tools, workflows and implementation processes
• Partner with art to ensure levels are visually readable, aesthetically cohesive and support the game's creative vision
• Plan and own match-3 content production, ensuring a consistent pipeline of high-quality content that supports development milestones and live operations
• Lead external level design contractors and outsourcing partners by providing clear briefs, regular feedback and quality reviews
• Mentor other designers through feedback, knowledge sharing and collaborative problem-solving

What We're Looking For

• Experience shipping successful free-to-play match-3 or puzzle games
• Experience designing live operations events, seasonal content or limited-time game modes
• Strong understanding of player progression, retention, engagement and monetization in puzzle games
• Experience improving level editors, pipelines or content creation workflows
• Experience leading small feature teams or mentoring designers
• Deep understanding of the competition and genre trends
• Passion for cozy games and creating emotionally engaging player experiences
• Strong sense of ownership with the ability to drive work forward autonomously
• Consistent track record of delivering high-quality work that meets design requirements and project goals
• Proactive mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and solve problems
• Sound judgment in balancing creative excellence with production efficiency
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to constructively challenge decisions
• Player-first mindset balanced with an understanding of creative, technical and commercial goals

How We Work with You

When you apply through Get A Job.ai, our recruitment team will review your application and conduct an initial screening to understand your experience and career goals. If there's a strong match, we'll submit your profile to our client for consideration. Throughout the process, we'll be your advocate and guide.

Important: Please do not attempt to contact the client directly. All applications and communications should go through Get A Job.ai to ensure a professional and organized hiring process.

Pay

Compensation details will be discussed during the interview process and are competitive for the London market for senior-level mobile game designers.

Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and inclusion in our recruitment process.