Game Designer (social casino)

Up4 Play — Ordinary games made extraordinary
We create mobile games that spark joy, captivate from the first click, and leave a lasting “Wow!” feeling. In everyday mechanics, we see space for emotional adventures — vibrant, thrilling, and fun.

Who are we?
Up4 Play is an independent team of digital enthusiasts who blend creativity, technology, and fun. We work globally but think like indie artists — freely, boldly, and with character.

What matters to us:
🎮 Fun and excitement — we build games we genuinely want to play.
🧠 Player at the center — empathy is our main tool.
🚀 Quality and style — every pixel matters.
🧩 Freedom and responsibility — we trust people and encourage initiative.
📊 Data first — we make decisions based on insights, not instincts.
💥 Challenges? Bring it on! — we love complexity and know how to turn it into success.

Why do we do this?
To bring people something that’s often missing in daily routine — joy, excitement, and moments of victory. Because everyone deserves a bit of digital magic in their pocket ✨

What you’ll get by joining us:
🌍 Work format — full flexibility: remote, hybrid, or from our offices in Kyiv and Warsaw.
🕒 Flexible hours — work at your own pace and find your balance.
🎟️ Time off — 27 paid working days for recharging, traveling, or just relaxing at home.
🎉 Team culture — regular team challenges and activities that unite and empower.
🚀 Growth — space for development, ownership, and bringing your ideas to life.
🏆 Impact — you're not just a cog in the machine, but a key player shaping outcomes and the company’s direction.

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Game Designer (social casino)
• At what stage of the project(s)? Start
• Genres: Casino
• Platforms: Mobile

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

What you'll be doing:

Game Mechanics & Core Systems

• Design creative and engaging mechanics combining financial market simulation with gameplay.

• Build reward structures, player progression, and level systems that keep players engaged long-term.

• Maintain gameplay balance and fairness while ensuring high replayability.

Game Economy & Monetization

• Design and optimize in-game economic systems, virtual currencies, and incentive models.

• Create monetization mechanics including in-app purchases, challenges, and subscriptions.

• Collaborate with data analysts and developers to refine pricing and user behavior models.

User Engagement & Gamification

• Develop engagement strategies based on psychological principles to boost retention and LTV.

• Design leaderboards, achievements, daily missions, and competitive elements.

• Optimize onboarding, tutorials, and training systems for a smooth player experience.

Prototyping & Iterations

• Create prototypes and wireframes to test new game ideas.

• Use A/B testing and player feedback to improve mechanics.

• Work closely with designers and developers to bring ideas to life.

Data-Driven Game Balancing

• Partner with analysts to monitor key engagement metrics.

• Adjust gameplay rules, difficulty, and reward systems based on player behavior.

• Identify issues and reduce churn through iterative improvements.

Ethical & Compliant Game Design

• Ensure the game meets legal requirements and responsible gaming standards.

• Collaborate with legal teams to stay aligned with iGaming and fintech regulations.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

Who we're looking for:

You — if you:

• Have 2+ years of experience as a Game Designer in a product team and experience with social casino games.

• Have deep understanding of game economies, virtual currencies, and monetization strategies.

• Have experience designing level systems, missions, achievements, and retention mechanics.

• Know how to analyze game metrics, user behavior, and retention patterns.

• Have experience building prototypes and scripts (any tool you prefer).

• Understand gamification principles and player psychology.

• Possess strong analytical thinking and data-driven game balancing skills.

• Have experience running feedback tests and implementing changes.

• Can formalize ideas into documentation, user stories, and GDDs.

• Have experience working with cross-functional teams (developers, analysts, designers).

• Understand the target audience and market well.

• Have English proficiency at upper-intermediate or higher.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Full flexibility — work from home, from our Kyiv or Warsaw office, or mix both.

• Flexible schedule — set your own work rhythm.

• 27 paid working days off per year for rest and recharging.

• Team Challenges & corporate activities — genuinely fun and worth attending.

• Real impact — your decisions will shape the product and the company’s future.

• Room for growth — your ideas won’t just be heard — they’ll be implemented.