Game Designer - Casual Games

About the role

Panteon is looking for a Game Designer to help shape the future of casual games. The role focuses on analysing game mechanics, fine-tuning economies and designing engaging player experiences. It is a full-time position based in Ankara.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate with development, art and QA teams to bring new game features to life.
• Design and balance game systems, meta progression and monetization mechanics.
• Create detailed Game Design Documents (GDDs) and iterate on designs based on feedback and data.
• Analyse market trends and competitor games to stay ahead of industry shifts.
• Test, refine and optimise game mechanics for maximum engagement and retention.
• Work with data analysts to interpret game performance metrics and adjust balance accordingly.

Required profile

• 1+ years of professional experience in mobile gaming as a Game Designer.
• Strong ability to break down existing games and turn market analysis and trend-following into a consistent part of production.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team.
• Preferably experienced in level design and puzzle games, and preferably with Unity.

Required skills

• Ability to generate original core mechanics and game concepts.
• Ability to design, balance and iterate on core game mechanics.
• Ability to analyse KPI metrics such as retention, ARPU and LTV and build action plans for improvement.

What we offer

• Meal card covering all food expenses.
• Comprehensive private health insurance.
• Streaming platform subscriptions (Netflix, YouTube, Spotify, etc.).
• Fun team events and company gatherings.
• A supportive and creative team culture at an established game studio.