Game Designer

About ArcadeXR

Arcade Online is a unique live platform offering players an expanding roster of original digital games designed specifically for the platform. It features not only digital gameplay but also the exciting ability to control real arcade machines remotely. Their games combine classic arcade appeal with modern live-service elements centered on events, progression, challenges, and tangible real-world rewards.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Game Designer to take full ownership of the creation and fine-tuning of our exclusive digital arcade titles. This hands-on position involves driving games from initial concepts through prototyping, iterative development, balancing, and final launch. Close collaboration with a compact development team is essential to identify engaging, accessible, and replay-friendly game mechanics, rules, and economies.

Key Responsibilities

• Create original digital arcade game designs from start to launch.
• Prototype and refine gameplay mechanics prioritizing engagement, accessibility, and replay value using the Unity engine.
• Conduct rigorous testing and analysis to balance difficulty, progression, reward timing, and ticket payouts.
• Develop scoring models, bonus systems, and progression frameworks.
• Produce detailed design documentation and economic models in spreadsheet form.
• Conduct extensive playtesting to pinpoint strengths and weaknesses, driving ongoing iterations.
• Analyze player behavior and game metrics post-launch to recommend improvements.
• Generate original game concepts and eventually lead creative direction on new titles.
• Contribute to the design of proprietary electromechanical arcade games when applicable.

Required Qualifications

• Proven commercial experience in game design, preferably within mobile, casual, arcade, or live-service genres.
• Keen intuition for crafting gameplay that is satisfying, accessible, and encourages repeat play.
• Hands-on experience designing and balancing gameplay systems.
• Strong analytical capability, relying on data and structured testing over intuition alone for tuning mechanics.
• Experience collaborating closely with software engineers throughout development cycles.
• Ability to iterate swiftly, make decisions in uncertain conditions, and maintain high standards of polish.
• Excellent communication skills, able to clearly document designs and specifications.
• Familiarity with game engines, especially Unity; coding skills not mandatory but willingness to engage with tools required.

Preferred Skills

• Background in live-service or free-to-play mobile game development.
• Knowledge of in-game economies and virtual reward systems.
• Experience with rapid prototyping.

Success Metrics After One Year

• Delivery of multiple original Arcade Online titles.
• Assumed responsibility for gameplay balancing across the digital game portfolio.
• Introduction of design protocols that enhance development speed.
• Recognition as the primary innovator for new gameplay mechanics and creative concepts.
• Contribution to games with strong user engagement, frequent replay, and commercial success.

Why Join ArcadeXR

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a distinct gaming niche blending arcade mechanics, live-service approaches, and real-world rewards into a novel experience. You will be part of a tight-knit, highly collaborative team where your input directly shapes the product's success.