Associate Game Designer

MobilityWare’s vast portfolio of casual mobile games has already brought joy to millions of gamers across the world and now we’re looking for an Associate Game Designer. This position will work as a key member of a small team working in a start-up-like environment at a growing studio for MobilityWare. This role is responsible for creating Game Design Documents that enable Engineers, Artists and QA to all excel in their roles. This role will also work directly in Unity to generate content and refine gameplay experiences. Success requires a focus on speed and agility, but most of all a focus on delighting our players while having fun bringing new ideas to life with the team.

If you have a passion for gaming, apply now!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enable Engineers, Artists and QA through the creation of thoughtful, implementation-focused Game and Feature Design Documents.
• Using Unity and in-house tools to create design game content.
• Use data to understand our customers and create, tune, and balance features.
• Be a generalist game designer, ready to work end-to-end, from core loop development to live service management on new games and features.
• Seek out critiques and opportunities to improve; iterate without attachment.
• Become an industry expert on casual mobile game design.
• Be a team player who listens to, encourages, and supports others.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1–3 years of professional experience contributing to the design of casual or mobile games, either in a studio role or live production environment.
• A genuine passion for casual mobile games, with an understanding of what keeps players engaged over time.
• Able to write clear and structured Game Design Documents (GDDs) and iterate on them in collaboration with a cross-discipline development team.
• Experience creating wireframes, mock-ups, technical flows, and research materials to support early concepting.
• Familiarity with using data and player feedback to evaluate features and inform design decisions.
• Exposure to a range of design responsibilities, such as level design, economy tuning, feature planning, or QA/test documentation.
• A growth mindset and willingness to take on new challenges, absorb feedback, and develop new skills.
• A collaborative, respectful attitude with a desire to contribute to a positive and supportive team culture.
• Enthusiasm for joining a small, fast-moving team where adaptability and curiosity are key to success.

A Little Bit About Us:

MobilityWare is one of the leading mobile game publishers of card and puzzle games. With our headquarters in the heart of Orange County and a growing studio in Utah, we’re dedicated to our mission of bringing joy to others one game at a time. Ever since our flagship title Solitaire hit the Apple App Store on the day it opened in 2008, MobilityWare has been entertaining gamers around the world. With a product portfolio that includes beloved hits such as FreeCell, MONOPOLY Solitaire, Spades, Hearts, Mahjong, and Bubble Shooter Pop, our games have been downloaded over 600 MILLION times.

MobilityWare was recently named one of Built in LA’s Best Places to Work for the fifth year in a row and we’ve been recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Orange County five times by the Orange County Business Journal and OC Register. While we’re proud to be the company behind some of mobile gaming’s most popular titles, our most important achievement is creating a work environment that encourages professional growth and prioritizes the wellness of all of our team members.

Do we have your attention yet? Here are just some of the perks of working with us:

• We offer medical (100% paid option), dental (100% paid), vision (100% paid), unlimited PTO/Vacation, life insurance (100% paid), and a 401K with competitive contribution.
• Annual, all-inclusive company trip for you and a guest. Previous destinations include Hawaii, a Mexican Riviera Cruise, Las Vegas and Los Cabos!
• In the office we offer things like free lunch, free snacks, and free drinks.
• Casual workplace that includes a relaxed dress code, plus a newly remodeled office in the heart of Irvine.
• Growth, growth, growth - we are growing, and we would love for you to join us on the ride.
• Annual Game Jam to show off your creative chops!