Senior Game Designer - Combat

Homa is a global mobile game developer and publisher creating games people love. We partner with studios and internally develop games, having launched over 80 titles, reached over 2 billion downloads, and seen our game All in Hole break into the global top-50 grossing charts. These are milestones, not the finish line. With deep expertise in product and technology, we built Homa Lab, our proprietary platform that gives developers the market intelligence, data tools, and game tech, with AI built-in, to find product–market fit fast and scale mass-market games into lasting experiences players enjoy for years. This is our flywheel: Homa Lab helps studios spot the right ideas early, turn them into games quickly, and reach millions of players. Every launch brings back data and insights that fuel the next hit, making each turn of the loop faster, smarter, and more likely to win. AI supercharges this process, running through everything we do, from everyday tasks to our guiding principles. What powers the loop is talent density. 220+ people from 30+ nationalities, bringing expertise from the world’s best studios and companies. We uphold ambition, curiosity, humility, and focus, and deliver with speed, excellence, and candor. Since the start, we’ve raised $165M from Headline, Northzone, Eurazeo, Bpifrance, and the founders of King, Sorare, and Spotify, people who’ve built and backed the games and platforms we admire, now supporting our drive to create the next ones. At Homa, we are building the next billion-player experiences from the ground up and shaping the future of entertainment. Mission As a Senior Game Designer - Combat , you’ll play a key role in shaping the long-term depth and scalability of our character collection mobile game. You will report directly to the Design Director and own the combat systems that drive player engagement, roster strategy, and combat meta. You will partner closely with product, engineering, art, and analytics to define, evolve, and balance the combat ecosystem. Your main responsibilities will include: Own the combat framework: define and evolve core combat rules, stats, damage formulas, scaling, and resolution systems. Design character kits: create distinct, scalable abilities and roles that support squad-building depth and long-term expansion. Develop systemic interactions: build and maintain elemental systems, synergies, and combat mechanics that create meaningful strategic choices. Drive combat balance: tune and iterate using data and playtesting to maintain a healthy, evolving meta. This is a high-impact role with ownership over one of the most critical systems in the game. We are looking for someone with 5+ years of game design experience , including ownership of combat systems on at least one shipped RPG, strategy, or character collection title . You’re a great fit if you have: Strong combat systems knowledge : Deep understanding of combat mechanics, scaling models, stat systems, and long-term meta health, with the ability to balance depth, clarity, and business impact. Mobile F2P experience , ideally in live ops environments. Meta design experience : Experience contributing to or shaping a long-term combat meta. Character design experience : Ability to design clear roles, abilities, and synergies within a broader combat ecosystem. Strategic systems thinking : Experience designing combat systems that remain scalable and healthy for long-term live development. Analytical and tooling proficiency : Strong skills in Google Sheets, experience working in Unity, and the ability to prototype and iterate quickly. Clear communication : Ability to produce structured documentation and confidently present design decisions to stakeholders. Bonus points: Experience with roguelike or squad-based combat games . Experience balancing progression or economy systems . Our Culture At Homa , we prioritize talent, energy, and determination over traditional credentials. We’re building a global community of brilliant, driven people who think boldly, act with pragmatism, move fast, and push boundaries. We believe true innovation comes from diverse perspectives, deep collaboration, and curiosity without limits. Our culture is grounded in four core values: Humility: We recognise that we are always learning, we can always improve and grow - we stay grounded in a clear view of ourselves. Curiosity: We continuously seek the “why” behind the “what” - we explore with purpose and practicality. Focus: Our curiosity takes us deeper, not wider - we obsess over the details and let pragmatism guide our attention. Ambition: We strive for the best - we don’t settle for “good enough,” - we use common sense to reach higher. Building great games starts with building a great place to work. Here’s what you can expect: Comprehensive Benefits: Depending on your location, you’ll enjoy a range of perks such as insurance, meal vouchers, public transport, gym memberships, and more. Paris HQ Access: Enjoy a desk at our private office in a well-located WeWork building that will give you access to WeWork perks like rooftop view and designed coworking spaces. Coworking Access: You will have access to WeWork spaces throughout Europe, along with all their perks and professional office environments. Global Team: Collaborate in English with top-tier talent from 35+ countries, spanning Europe, the UK, the US, and more. Diversity fuels our creativity and innovation. ✈️ Team Gatherings: We value time together beyond the screen. Join us for occasional team gatherings, off-site retreats (Workations as we name them) to connect, recharge, and celebrate. Performance Reviews: We’re committed to your growth. Every six months, we reflect on your progress, recognize your achievements, and align on clear development goals. Equipment Support: From day one, we’ll provide everything you need to do your best work, including a home office setup allowance if you're working remotely. Where We Hire Our HQ in Paris is a vibrant hub of creativity, collaboration, and connection. From rooftop lunches and coffee chats to after-work apéros and community events, we’ve designed a space people genuinely enjoy - all within a cozy WeWork filled with good energy (and snacks). We also have incredible team members across Europe - from Spain and Turkey to Germany, North Macedonia, Poland, the UK, and more. Whether you’re working from a sunny WeWork in Barcelona or your home setup in Warsaw, you’re fully part of our culture. To keep collaboration smooth, we primarily hire within European time zones (UTC to UTC+3). If you're based there - or planning to be - we’d love to hear from you! Please note: this is one remote position open to multiple countries, not multiple openings.