Senior Match-3 Designer (Mobile Puzzle Games)

About the role

We are looking for a senior Match‑3 Designer to lead the puzzle experience for a new mobile game. You will own the overall gameplay feel, balance levels and drive the long‑term evolution of the core puzzle mechanics while working closely with designers, artists, engineers and analysts.

Key responsibilities

• Design, build and balance match‑3 levels that cater to a wide range of player skill levels.
• Own the design of blockers, boosters, rewards and overall level progression.
• Use analytics, player feedback and playtesting to continuously refine levels.
• Collaborate with engineering to improve level‑design tools and workflows.
• Partner with art to ensure visual readability and aesthetic cohesion.
• Plan and own content production pipelines, including managing external contractors.
• Mentor other designers and contribute to the team’s quality standards.

Required profile

• Proven experience shipping free‑to‑play match‑3 or puzzle games.
• Experience designing LiveOps events, seasonal content or limited‑time modes.
• Strong understanding of player progression, retention, engagement and monetisation.
• Track record of improving level editors, pipelines or content creation workflows.
• Ability to lead small feature teams or mentor designers.
• Passion for cosy games and creating emotionally engaging experiences.