Up4 Play — Ordinary games made extraordinary
We create mobile games that radiate positivity, hook players from the very first click, and leave a lasting “Wow!” feeling. In ordinary mechanics, we see space for emotional adventures — vibrant, energetic, and fun.
We’re looking for a Game Designer to join a new product startup where games are not just fun — they’re systems of rewards, motivation, and player psychology.
Our current focus is a simulator with a deep in-game economy. We combine best practices from both gamedev and iGaming to build a game that truly pulls players in.
Who we're looking for:
You might be a great fit if you:
Have 2+ years of experience as a Game Designer in a product team, including work with social casino games
Have a strong understanding of game economies, virtual currencies, and monetization strategies
Are experienced in designing level systems, missions, achievements, and player retention mechanics
Can analyze game metrics, user behavior, and retention funnels
Are confident in creating prototypes and scripts (using any tools you're comfortable with)
Understand gamification principles and player psychology
Have analytical thinking and can work with data to balance game systems
Have experience conducting feedback testing and implementing changes based on player input
Can clearly document ideas in user stories, GDDs, and other product docs
Are used to working in a cross-functional team (developers, analysts, designers)
Have a good grasp of the target audience and mobile gaming market
Speak English at an upper-intermediate level or higher
What you’ll be doing:
— Core gameplay & systems:
Design creative, engaging mechanics that blend financial simulation with fun gameplay
Build reward structures, level progression, and systems to keep players engaged long-term
Ensure game balance and fairness, while keeping gameplay highly replayable
— Game economy & monetization:
Design and fine-tune in-game economic systems, virtual currencies, and reward loops
Develop monetization mechanics like in-app purchases, challenges, and subscriptions
Collaborate with developers and data analysts to optimize pricing and user behavior
— Player engagement & gamification:
Create engagement strategies rooted in psychology to boost player retention and lifetime value
Design competitive features like leaderboards, achievements, and daily quests
Optimize onboarding and tutorials to ensure a smooth, enjoyable learning curve
— Prototyping & iteration:
Build prototypes and wireframes to validate new gameplay concepts
Use A/B testing and player feedback to improve features
Work closely with designers and developers to bring your ideas to life
— Data-driven balancing:
Collaborate with analysts to monitor key engagement and retention metrics
Adjust rules, difficulty, and rewards based on player behavior
Identify potential drop-off points and reduce churn through gameplay improvements
— Design standards & ethics:
Ensure compliance with regulations and principles of responsible gaming
Partner with legal teams to meet standards in iGaming and fintech-related features
What we offer:
Total flexibility: work remotely, from our Kyiv or Warsaw offices, or combine both
Flexible hours: set your own schedule and work at your own rhythm
27 paid vacation days per year
Team Challenges and company activities you’ll actually want to join
Real impact: your ideas and decisions will help shape the product and the company
Room to grow: we don’t just listen to ideas — we act on them
📩 See yourself in this role? Send us your resume — let’s create some digital magic together!
What are you working on?
- Genres: Casino
- Platforms: Mobile
