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Game Designer

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Hybrid
Kirkland, WA
79K-117K Annually
Senior level
Hybrid
Kirkland, WA
79K-117K Annually
Senior level
Design gameplay experiences, collaborate with teams on features and monetization, analyze data for improvements, and stay updated on industry trends.
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Cat Daddy Games is more than just a mobile video game company; we are a passionate and close-knit family of creators. Based in Kirkland, Washington, we combine our innovative spirit with the support and expertise of Take-Two Interactive to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry. With our focus on live service projects like WWE SuperCard and NBA 2K Mobile, we constantly strive to deliver engaging and unforgettable moments for our players. 

What We Need:

Cat Daddy is seeking a Game Designer to join our team of artists, engineers, and product managers to collaborate on game feature designs and monetization strategies for free-to-play mobile games. The ideal candidate has shipped multiple F2P mobile games in a design role, from concept to live operations.

This is an in-office position, located in Kirkland, WA.

What You Will Do:
  • Design new gameplay experiences including time-limited events, alternative game modes, and mini-games that add variety and excitement to the core game loop.

  • Pitch and prototype creative concepts that align with player motivations, game themes, and business goals.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to balance fun, difficulty, and monetization across your designs.

  • Build and maintain clear documentation, wireframes, and specs to communicate design intent.

  • Analyze player feedback and data to refine designs and identify opportunities for future content.

  • Stay on top of mobile game trends and competitor features to ensure our game remains fresh and competitive. 

Who We Think Will be an Excellent Fit:
  • 5+ years of game design experience, with a focus on free-to-play mobile games. Experience designing card-collecting, card-battling, and/or deck-building games is a plus!

  • Bachelor's degree in a related field, and/or comparable, relevant work experience.

  • Expert-level understanding of the mobile game landscape from a game design perspective, including game economies, data analysis, and back-end environments.

  • World-class communication skills, with proven ability to produce effective design documentation 

  • A great teammate who can collaborate with engineers and artists on game development.

At Cat Daddy, we believe diversity of experience is fundamental to creating accessible and fun gaming experiences for *all* of our players. We encourage everyone to consider being a part of our team.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

By clicking on this link, you consent to the processing of your personal information by 2K Games, Inc. and its affiliate Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. in accordance with the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants (the “Privacy Notice”), available at https://www.2k.com/applicantprivacypolicy/. The Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your right of access, rectification or deletion. If you need more information, please contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Notice. 

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Please note that 2K Games and its studios never uses instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews and when emailing, only use 2K.com or catdaddy.com accounts.The pay range for this position in Washington at the start of employment is expected to be between $78,900 and $116,760 per Year. However, base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards and eligibility to participate in our 401(K) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program. Regular, full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits at the Company, including: medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance coverage; 14 paid holidays per calendar year; paid vacation time per calendar year (ranging from 15 to 25 days) or eligibility to participate in the Company’s discretionary time off program; up to 10 paid sick days per calendar year; paid parental and compassionate leave; wellbeing programs for mental health and other wellness support; family planning support through Maven; commuter benefits; and reimbursements for fitness-related expenses.

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Top Skills

Data Analysis
Game Design
Game Documentation
Mobile Game Trends

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